Grilled salad with herbed vinaigrette is a delightful dish that combines the smoky flavor of grilled vegetables with the zesty tang of a flavorful vinaigrette. This refreshing and healthy dish is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or light meals. With a variety of vegetables to choose from, you can customize your salad to suit your preferences, making it an ideal option for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. The herbed vinaigrette adds a burst of flavor and complements the grilled vegetables perfectly, making this salad a delightful culinary experience.
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GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Delicious grilled vegetable salad served room temperature. Great the next day too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish. Substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro.
Provided by Celeste
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
- Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
- Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
GARDEN SALAD WITH HERBED VINAIGRETTE
Tired of the same old salad? Make this pretty dressing of fresh herbs and tarragon vinegar for a refreshing change.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
- In small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; blend or shake until sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to salad; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD
This salad is an ode to summer. I love to grill the watermelon after it's been brushed with a little bit of the honey-lime vinaigrette. The sugars from the melon caramelize nicely on the grill and add the best smoky flavor.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the honey-lime vinaigrette: Add the garlic and shallot to a food processor and pulse until minced. Turn off the motor and add the oil, honey, lime zest and lime juice. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Make the salad: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and brown sugar and cook, stirring to coat, until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Spread the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, trim the ends from the watermelon. Stand the watermelon on a cutting board, flat-side down, and cut into quarters. Set aside 2 quarters for another use. Cut the remaining 2 quarters crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Brush 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette onto the slices.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or place a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Grill the watermelon slices, in batches, in a single layer until warmed through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the watermelon from the grill and let cool, about 15 minutes. Cut into bite-size cubes.
- Arrange the arugula, grilled watermelon, tomatoes, feta cheese, pecans and red onion on a platter or in a salad bowl. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top and toss just before serving.
SEASONAL SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Measure the vinegar into a small bowl. Crush the garlic clove and add it to the vinegar, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt. After 10 minutes or so, whisk in the olive oil and a little freshly milled pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Make the vinaigrette no more than a couple of hours before serving.
- Pick over the salad greens, discarding any tough outer leaves, or any that are wilted or blemished. (If you are using young head lettuces, trim the root ends with a sharp paring knife to free the leaves.) Fill a large basin with cold water and gently submerge the greens, allowing sand and grit to sink to the bottom. Lift the lettuces from the water and drain them in a colander, then dry them in a salad spinner. Wrap the leaves in clean cotton toweling and refrigerater in an airtight container.
- To serve, put the greens in a wide salad bowl and season with a small pinch of salt. Remove the garlic clove, whisk the vinaigrette, toss the greens lightly with just enough dressing to make the leaves glisten. (Your hands make the best salad-tossing tools.) Serve immediately with garlic toast or croutons.
GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE
I put this together for dinner tonight, and it was so good! It was very hearty and filling, with bread and cheese as an accompaniment. Amounts are just estimated guidelines. Use a good quality Dijon mustard, ideally a strong, but not too vinegary, mustard. Prep time is an estimated time for all the chopping etc listed in the ingredients. You can prepare the vegetables, steak, and vinaigrette in advance and refrigerate until ready to use--I'd say use the same day, though, or there will be some loss in quality.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Steak
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Brush steak with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat to a little rarer than desired doneness (around 10-15 minutes for rare). Set steak aside.
- In a pint size mason jar (or other non-reactive container with a tight lid), combine shallots and red wine vinegar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then add chives, salt & pepper to taste, and mustard. Pour in olive oil, close lid, and shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and correct as needed.
- Cut steak into bite-size pieces.
- To assemble salad, place 2-3 cups of salad greens on each of 4 large plates. Place cucumber, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, and red onion rings on top. Divide steak among salads. Top with chopped tomato. If using potatoes, place around edge of salad. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad. If desired, top with blue cheese crumbles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.2, Fat 76.2, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 201.2, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 30.3
GRILLED SHRIMP SALADS WITH COCONUT VINAIGRETTE
I first tried a salad very similar to this when visiting a friend in Florida. When I returned, I was determined to create the same refreshing combination at home. The secret is the coconut-milk marinade-makes the shrimp incredibly tender and flavorful. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup into a shallow dish. Add the shrimp; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette., Drain and discard vinaigrette from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, turning once, 6-8 minutes. Divide the salad ingredients among four plates; top with shrimp. Serve with reserved vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
GRILLED-STEAK SALAD WITH WORCESTERSHIRE VINAIGRETTE
Categories Beef Leafy Green Herb Onion Quick & Easy Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, oil, thyme, and salt.
- Grill onions and steak:
- Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over moderately high heat.
- Toss onions with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut steak into 4 pieces and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Oil grill rack, then grill steak, covered, turning over once, 6 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand while onions cook.
- Grill onions in grill basket, covered, stirring occasionally, until charred and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Assemble salad:
- Toss arugula and onions with some of dressing. Slice steak and serve, drizzled with dressing to taste, with arugula salad.
GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH LEMON-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Citrus Garlic Herb Mustard Onion Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Asparagus Corn Zucchini Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Endive Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For vinaigrette:
- Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- For vegetables:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange all vegetables on baking sheets. Lightly brush all vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus, green onions, zucchini, and corn until lightly charred and just tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus and zucchini, and 10 minutes for corn. Return vegetables to same sheets.
- Grill endive and radicchio until lightly charred, turning often, about 8 minutes. Transfer to baking sheets with other vegetables. Place tomatoes, skin side down, on grill and cook until just charred, about 3 minutes. Turn tomatoes; grill until just beginning tosoften, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to sheets with other vegetables.
- Cut asparagus, green onions, and zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Cut endive in half lengthwise. Remove cores from endive and radicchio. Chop into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; add to bowl. Coarsely chop tomatoes. Using slotted spoon, add tomatoes to bowl. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Mix vinaigrette into vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose the right lettuce. For a grilled salad, you want a sturdy lettuce that can hold up to the heat of the grill. Romaine, radicchio, and escarole are all good choices.
- Grill the lettuce briefly. You don't want to overcook the lettuce, or it will become limp and wilted. Grill the lettuce for just a few minutes per side, or until it is slightly charred and softened.
- Make a flavorful vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is what will really bring your grilled salad to life. Use a good quality olive oil and vinegar, and add in some fresh herbs, spices, and citrus juice to taste.
- Add some grilled vegetables. Grilled vegetables are a great way to add extra flavor and nutrition to your salad. Try grilling some zucchini, eggplant, peppers, or mushrooms.
- Top with a protein. If you want to make your salad a complete meal, add some grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.
Conclusion:
Grilled salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite summer vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious grilled salad on the table in no time. So fire up the grill and get started!
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