Grilled Zucchini Greek Salad Recipe
Happy National Zucchini Day! To celebrate, try this Grilled Zucchini Greek Salad recipe. This salad is great for a summer dinner with friends or a picnic at the beach. Simple, refreshing, and tasty!
Ingredients:
Greek Salad Dressing
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp organic Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Zucchini Greek Salad
- 2 medium zucchinis, washed and sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup reduced fat crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh basil or parsley, plus additional for garnish
Greek Salad Dressing
- Combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, Dijon mustard, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
Instructions:
- Preheat grill to high (about 450°F). Place zucchini and sliced onion on a medium rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, cumin and black pepper and toss gently to combine.
- Lightly spray grill racks with nonstick cooking spray. Add prepared zucchini and onion to hot grill and cook 5 minutes per side or until softened.
- Remove from grill and place it on cutting board. Chop the zucchini and onion into bite-size pieces. Add remaining ingredients to bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle with Greek salad dressing, toss to combine, garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, and serve.
Nutrition: 190 Cal per serving | 7 g of protein | 5 g of fiber
