Grilled Summer Squash/Zucchini Vinaigrette

I found this recipe while looking for ways to cook summer squash & zucchini. We had been grilling them with a few spices/olive oil and red onions, which was quite tasty, but we needed something fresh. This recipe is delicious!




Grilled Summer Squash Vinaigrette

6 servings

Hands on: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced (I've used 2 cloves, crushed with a garlic press)

Pinch of cayenne pepper (I've used about 1/4 teaspoon)

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 pounds summer squash and/zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Oil for coating grill grate

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (opt)

Heat the grill to medium high, for direct-heat cooking. Mix the vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Toss 2 tablespoons of this mixture with the squash in a medium bowl or plastic bag until evenly coated. Brush the grill grate with oil or cooking spray (Weber's is awesome). Put the squash on the hot grill, cover, and cook until browned and barely tender, about 6 minutes, turning halfway through. Put on a serving platter and immediately pour the remaining vinaigrette over the squash and serve (DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BASTE THE VEGGIES WITH THE MIXTURE ON THE GRILL - it will produce flames).

*Goes great with steak!*


Recipe By Elizabeth Lee | Wednesday, June 20, 2007, 12:19 PM

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