Grilled Summer Squash and Zucchini salad with Basil Parmesan dressing

Summary

Yield
SourceEpicurious
Prep Time30 minutes

Description

Great alone or as a side

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-large zucchini halved lenth-wise
  • 4 medium-large yellow squash
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1⁄2 c chopped fresh basil
  • 1⁄3 c freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place zucchini and crookneck squash on large baking sheet; brush all over with 3 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate and cool. Cut vegetables diagonally into 1-inch-wide pieces. Place in large bowl. Add basil, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Ingredients

Zucchini

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Long green and sometimes yellow fruits are harvested for most of the season. Great on the grill, or baked in a bread.

Yellow Summer Squash

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Yellow squash vibrant and tasty, grilled or sauteed in pasta.

Basil

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We grow succesions of basil so there is always a fresh young crop for picking. We grow the traditional italian basil as well as purple, thai and lemon basil too.
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