Description
This Grilled Vegetable Salad is the perfect combination of smoky, tender vegetables, zesty lemon vinaigrette, and salty, savory cheese bites. Perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or even a main course. With a balance of fresh flavors and textures, it’s a healthy, yet satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into large pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into large pieces
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Salty Cheese Bites:
- 1 cup diced halloumi, or crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: Parmesan crisps or goat cheese crumbles
Instructions
For the Salad:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, and red onion with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill the Vegetables:
- Place the vegetables on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and have grill marks. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- Make the Vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
For the Salty Cheese Bites:
- Prepare the Cheese:
- Dice the halloumi or crumble the feta cheese. For added crunch, you can prepare Parmesan crisps or add goat cheese crumbles if desired.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Once the vegetables have cooled slightly, arrange them on a large serving platter. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the grilled vegetables.
- Add the Cheese:
- Top the salad with the diced halloumi, feta cheese, and optional cheese crumbles.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can easily make this salad a complete meal by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- For extra flavor, try marinating the vegetables in the vinaigrette for 15-20 minutes before grilling.
- Halloumi is perfect for grilling due to its firm texture, but if you can’t find it, feta or goat cheese are great alternatives.
- You can also add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Grilled vegetable salad, lemon vinaigrette, halloumi, feta cheese, healthy salad, grilled vegetables, summer salad