Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Grilled Zucchini Salad


I loved this zucchini side dish. (I LOVE ZUCCHINI!! Anyways....)  Slices of zucchini are grilled (over a gas or charcoal grill) and then tossed with lemon juice, herbs, and feta. The grill adds such great flavor to this. I make a similar side dish just on the stove; the grill really takes it up a notch. The original recipe has you cutting the zucchini in a weird way, so it doesn't fall through the grill grates. Even better: just skewer the zucchini or use a veggie grilling basket if you have one. I used metal skewers. Summer has been over for a bit, but this recipe still works for fall.
Grilled Zucchini Salad
adapted from The Kitchn

3 pounds medium green zucchini or yellow summer squash
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (I used all the juice from my lemon)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint or basil leaves

1. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high (450°F to 550°F). Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini and dressing.

2. Cut the zucchini into slices; place in a large bowl and set aside. If using skewers, threat all of the zucchini onto skewers. They can be semi-close together. Place 3 tablespoons of the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Season with pepper and whisk to combine; set aside.

3. When the grill is ready, drizzle the zucchini with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Place in a single layer on the grill (using a veggie basket or skewers.) (Reserve the bowl; no need to wash). Cover and grill, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 8 minutes total.

4. Transfer the squash back to the reserved bowl, drizzle with the dressing, and toss to combine. Set aside to cool to just warm or room temperature, at least 15 minutes. Add the feta and mint or basil and gently toss to combine.
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