Zucchini is having a moment. It’s that time of year when it’s literally coming out of everyone ears. Not mine because I have a black thumb and can’t keep a garden to save my life… but everyone else I know is rocking the zucchini like whoa! So there’s a Grilled Zucchini Salad to celebrate!

And if you have a black thumb like me, just grab some at the market and pretend that you grew it. No one will know the difference, promise!
Also – a big thank you to everyone who filled out the What’s Gaby Cooking survey last week!! If you didn’t – there’s still time. you’ll be seeing your requests in the coming months ☺
Until then… ZUCCHINI SALAD FOR EVERYONE!!

Grilled Zucchini Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2-3 cups market lettuce
- 1 pound assorted summer squash
- ½ cup heirloom cherry tomatoes halved
- â…“ cup crumbled goat cheese
- fresh basil
- fresh mint
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- ½ shallot finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- â…› cup balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill over medium high heat.
- To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until evenly combined. Dress the salad with ½ of the vinaigrette and taste. Add more vinaigrette if needed otherwise reserve the remaining vinaigrette for a later use.
- Cut summer squash into 1 inch pieces. Brush the summer squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks are present. Remove from the grill and brush the grilled zucchini with a bit of the balsamic vinaigrette. Set aside.
- On a platter, arrange the lettuce, grilled squash, cherry tomatoes and herbs. Top with the goat cheese and drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe by What’s Gaby Cooking
This salad looks delicious! I don't eat enough salads, which needs to change!
This is summer perfection on a plate.