Grilled Zucchini Caprese Salad
Grilled Zucchini Caprese Salad is a delightful blend of seasonal flavors that will elevate any meal. This vibrant dish features smoky grilled zucchini layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes, all drizzled with a fragrant basil vinaigrette. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with healthful ingredients. It’s versatile enough to serve as a side dish or a standalone meal, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings. Enjoy the freshness of summer in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large zucchini slices (about 3 inches across and 3/4 inch thick)
- 8 slices of fresh mozzarella
- 8 thick slices of tomato (about 3/4 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup basil vinaigrette dressing
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the basil vinaigrette by mixing chopped basil with the vinaigrette dressing and refrigerating it.
- Slice the zucchini into rounds about 3/4 inch thick.
- Create a marinade using the vinaigrette, dried basil, and seasoning; combine well.
- Marinate the zucchini in a Ziploc bag with the marinade for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to high heat, clean grates with oil spray.
- Grill zucchini for about 10 minutes total until charred and tender.
- While grilling, slice mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Assemble by layering grilled zucchini, mozzarella, and tomatoes, drizzling with basil vinaigrette.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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