Best 8 Grilled Dijon Summer Squash Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Grilled dijon summer squash is a versatile and flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal. The combination of sweet summer squash, zesty dijon mustard, and aromatic herbs creates a balanced and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are grilling for a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a healthy and delicious way to prepare summer squash, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH



Grilled Summer Squash image

Quick, grilled vegetables are a perfect summer side dish. Summer squash is simply grilled, tossed with lemon and herbs, and finished with a light shaving of ricotta salata cheese for a creamy, salty kick in this dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Toss 1 1/2 pounds sliced summer squash and 1 sliced onion with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side. Toss with more olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, and some chopped parsley and mint. Top with shaved ricotta salata.

GRILLED YELLOW SQUASH



Grilled Yellow Squash image

This is a tasty way to use up all the yellow squash you have pouring out of your garden every summer. I also do this same thing with zucchini.

Provided by Sarah Stephan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium yellow squash
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill for medium heat.
  • Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
  • Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2.1 mg

GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH



GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red onions, quartered
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small sweet yellow pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 to 8 whole fresh mushrooms
6 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables in a shallow baking dish. Add marinade and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Arrange vegetables on a vegetable grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender.

GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH



Grilled Dijon Summer Squash image

A niece gave this mustard-seasoned squash recipe to me. My husband, Doug, and our three grandchildren love the zesty flavor and slightly crunchy texture. The kabobs are perfect partners to any grilled meat and reheat easily.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red onions, quartered
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small sweet yellow pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 to 8 whole fresh mushrooms
6 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables in a shallow baking dish. Add marinade and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. , Arrange vegetables on a vegetable grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH (EASY!)



Grilled Summer Squash (Easy!) image

This grilled squash recipe is a little different in that you don't have to slice up your squash prior to grilling, it still cooks up great. Plus it seems to be much easier.

Provided by RHOS6577

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 summer squash (1 1/2 to 2 pounds give or take)
1/4 cup olive oil
chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill w/all burners on high for 10 minutes (lid down).
  • Wash the squash, pat down dry. Trim the tops and bottoms, then rub olive oil over them.
  • Once the gill is hot, turn off the center burner, turn the other burners to medium. Put the whole squash over the center burner, close the lid and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife/fork. Depending on the size of the squash, this will take approximately 12-20 minutes.
  • Turn the squash as needed.
  • Transfer the squash to a cutting board, slice, then toss with the parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2.4

GRILLED DELICATA SQUASH WITH WARM CRANBERRY DRESSING



Grilled Delicata Squash with Warm Cranberry Dressing image

This smoky and buttery squash, topped with a sweet and tangy dressing, is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday meal. Delicata squash are usually about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each and the thin skin is completely edible - just be sure to wash it well first. This is lovely served with pork tenderloin or turkey.

Provided by France C

Categories     Winter Squash Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large delicata squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dried cranberries, coarsley chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Scrub delicata squash well to make sure the skin is clean. Slice the ends off the delicata squash. Using a spoon or butter knife, reach into the ends, remove the seeds, and discard. Slice squash into 3/4-inch slices. Place into a resealable plastic bag with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallot and saute until lightly browned and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme and whisk in balsamic vinegar and honey until well combined. Add cranberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until dressing is starting to thicken, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside; keep warm.
  • Place squash slices on the preheated grill and close lid; grill until lightly charred and soft, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove squash to a platter and spoon warm dressing over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH



Grilled Summer Squash image

Grilling food in foil packets creates steam so food cooks in its own juices, which makes the contents flavorful and lower in fat. Best of all: no cleanup! -Lisa Finnegan, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
2 medium sweet red peppers, sliced
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide between two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Fold foil around vegetable mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Open foils carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH



Grilled Dijon Summer Squash image

These vegetables are great cooked on the grill, but you could also saute them for winter time eating.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano (1/2 tsp dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red onion, quartered
1 small red pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small yellow pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 -8 whole mushrooms
6 cherry tomatoes or 12 grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients to make marinade.
  • Pour marinade over prepared vegetables. Toss to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Arrange on vegetable grill rack.
  • Grill, over medium heat, 10-12 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 95.6, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Select small and tender summer squash, usually 6 to 8 inches long. Larger squash may have tough seeds and skin.
  • Slice the squash into ½-inch thick rounds for even cooking. If using zucchini, cut them lengthwise into quarters.
  • Use a flavorful marinade, such as the dijon mustard marinade in this recipe, to infuse the squash with flavor.
  • Grill the squash over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve the grilled squash immediately with your favorite sides, such as grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Grilled Dijon Summer Squash is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal. The dijon mustard marinade adds a tangy and flavorful twist to the grilled squash, and the cooking process is quick and simple.

With its vibrant color and slightly charred flavor, grilled summer squash is a great way to add some variety and flavor to your summer meals.

Related Topics