Description
Grilled Zucchini Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer meals. This salad features tender, charred zucchini paired with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, all drizzled with a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound zucchini
- 6 ounces tomato (vine-ripe or Heirloom)
- ½ pint colorful cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by trimming ends and slicing into 1⁄2” thick rounds. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil it. Grill zucchini slices in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until charred. Let cool.
- Sprinkle grilled zucchini with salt.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar-free maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad by layering grilled zucchini, sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella on a serving plate. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with torn basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg