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Grilled Summer Squash

What to do with all that summer squash - make this Grilled Summer Squash with feta and the brightest most delicious vinaigrette!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 medium yellow squash cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 red onion cut into 8 wedges
  • 8 patty pan squash cut in half
  • 1 sheet Feta cheese
  • Fresh Mint
  • Fresh Basil
  • 1 recipe Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette below

For the Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl; toss well to coat. Arrange squash in a single layer on the grill and grill for 5 minutes total, turning halfway through.
  • Once grill marks appear on both sides and the squash is cooked, remove from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into 1 inch pieces. Crumble the sheet of feta on top, sprinkle with fresh mint and basil leaves and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Adjust salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure and have the grill HOT so you get beautiful grill lines.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg