Best 11 Grilled Vegetable Hero With Black Olive Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for a mouthwatering, flavorful, and healthy meal that is sure to impress your taste buds? Look no further than the grilled vegetable hero with black olive dressing! This delectable sandwich is a delightful combination of smoky grilled vegetables, tangy black olive dressing, and crisp bread. Packed with an array of textures and flavors, this sandwich is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PAT'S GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO



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Lemon Mayo:

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed
1 red bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed
1 summer squash, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces
1 zucchini squash, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 (12-inch long) loaf Italian bread with sesame seeds
Lemon Mayo, recipe follows
1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 bunch basil leaves
3/4 cups mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the vegetables on the grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove to a plate and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  • Slice the bread in half lengthwise with a serrated knife. Toast the bread on the grill Remove the bread and evenly spread Lemon Mayo on both sides. Evenly divide the vegetables on the bottom halves of the bread. Top with the sliced mozzarella and a handful or so of the basil. Cover with the top half of the bread and secure with toothpicks. Slice into 4 portions and serve.
  • Add the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste, to a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO



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Categories     Sandwich     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Basil     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeded
1 large firm tomato, cut horizontally into 4 slices
6 tablespoons bottled Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus 8 large whole basil leaves
2 Italian sandwich rolls with seeds, split lengthwise
4 thin slices Provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange zucchini, bell pepper and tomato on rimmed baking sheet. Whisk dressing and chopped basil in medium bowl to blend. Brush cut side of each roll with 1/2 tablespoon dressing mixture. Brush vegetables with remaining dressing mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill cut side of rolls until toasted, about 1 minute. Place rolls, cut side up, on plates. Grill vegetables until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing occasionally with any dressing mixture left on baking sheet, about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange warm vegetables on roll bottoms. Cover each with 2 slices cheese, 4 whole basil leaves and top of roll.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH CILANTRO-YOGURT DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, grated
3 to 4 dashes hot sauce
Salt and ground black pepper
4 zucchini, cut into long slices
4 yellow squash, cut into long slices
1 eggplant, cut into long slices
2 red onions, peeled and sliced
12 cremini mushrooms, halved
Olive oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Make the yogurt sauce by combining the yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until you need it.
  • Brush the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, onions and mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill in batches until soft and tender, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Arrange the grilled veggies on a platter and serve with the sauce

GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO WITH BLACK OLIVE DRESSING



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Categories     Olive     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large bell peppers (mix of red, yellow and orange)
1 large green Italian pepper
2 large Spanish onions
1 medium head radicchio
1 large head endive
4 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 hero rolls
Black Olive Dressing (see below)
Black Olive Dressing:
1/2 cup cracked, pitted cured, black olives
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to medium-hot and position a vegetable grill rack on it. Place the peppers on the rack and roast, turning them over as necessary, until all sides are charred. Meanwhile, prepare the other vegetables. Slice the onions into rings about 1/4-inch thick. Cut off the roots of the radicchio and endive and separate the leaves. Place the leaves, mushrooms, and onion rings in a medium bowl. Toss with the olive oil, making sure everything is well coated (sdd more oil, if necessary), and season with salt and pepper. Place all the vegetables on the vegetable rack and cook until they are all tender and brownish on both sides. (Watch the radicchio and endive-they brown within a minute or two.) Remove from the rack and keep warm. Allow the peppers to cool. When they can be handled, peel and seed them and tear them into strips. If you like, toast the rolls briefly on the grill. Place a mushroom in each roll, along with equal amounts of onions and peppers. Top with Black Olive Dressing. Serve warm. Dressing: Process the olives in a food processor until well minced. Add mayonnaise and balsamic and process until smooth. Keep refrigerated until ready to use and keep any unused portion refrigerated.

JAMIE OLIVER'S GRILLED VEGETABLES



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The best grilled vegetables with taste! Most grilled vegies get soggy and taste like the dressing or marinade used with them rather than the taste of the vegie. This recipe gives you the opposite. Use whatever vegetables you like to grill and whichever herbs you have on hand or even citrus in place of the basil. This is from Jamie's Kitchen.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 red peppers
2 yellow peppers
2 medium zucchini
1 fennel bulb
1 eggplant
8 baby leeks
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch basil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove

Steps:

  • Wash your vegetables.
  • Heat the grill or griddle pan, put the whole peppers on and get them black on all sides.
  • While still hot, put them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave to cool.
  • Slice the zucchini 1/4" thick and do the same to the fennel, reserving the herby tops.
  • Grill the zucchini and fennel together on the grill for about a minute on each side, or until nicely charred. You don't want them too black or too raw.
  • Remove to a clean dish towel in one layer, making sure they don't sit on top of each other or they will steam and get soggy.
  • Cut the eggplant across into slices 1/2" thick.
  • Grill the slices, turning 4 times to get the nice grill marks.
  • Remove to the towel.
  • Boil the baby leeks in salted water until they're just cooked.
  • Drain and rub with a little olive oil, and grill until lightly marked.
  • Peel the peppers and cut into strips.
  • Put all the grilled vegetables into a big bowl.
  • Take about 1/4 of the basil leaves and bash them with a mortar and pestle with a good pinch of seasoning until you have a smooth pulp.
  • Add about 8 TBS of extra virgin olive oil and the vinegar, to taste.
  • Pout this over the vegetables and toss quickly so that everything gets coated in the lovely basil oil, then throw in the remining basil leaves.
  • Slice the garlic really thin to give you a delicate flavor and add to the bowl along with the fennel tops.
  • Mix everything together, and serve on a large plate at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 81.3, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 12, Sugar 13.8, Protein 7.3

GRILLED VEGETABLES AND HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH CHARRED-TOMATO DRESSING



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound), halved crosswise
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 cup packed fresh small basil leaves, plus more for serving
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
4 portobello-mushroom caps
2 medium summer squashes or zucchini, or a combination, quartered lengthwise
8 ounces halloumi cheese (available at murrayscheese.com), cut into 4 slabs
2 small romaine-lettuce hearts, cut lengthwise into quarters
1 small head radicchio, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush tomatoes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on grill, cut-side up; cook until marked on bottom, about 5 minutes. Chop and transfer to a bowl. Stir in oil, vinegar, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush onion, mushroom caps, and squashes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and marked in spots, about 8 minutes for onion and squashes, 7 minutes for mushrooms. Meanwhile, grill cheese until softened and marked, about 1 minute a side.
  • Divide romaine hearts, radicchio, vegetables, and cheese among plates. Drizzle with dressing, top with basil, and serve immediately.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE



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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

1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed to 5 inches
2 ears corn, husked
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1 bunch green onions, tops trimmed a few inches
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 4 sections and seeded
1 large red onion, sliced thickly
¼ cup olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH TAHINI DRESSING



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Start up the grill for a crowd-pleasing platter of vegetables from the garden or farm stand. Take care to keep the fire medium-hot, so you can cook the vegetables without letting them become scorched or blackened. A bit of char is nice, of course, but don't try for perfect grill marks. Remove vegetables from the grill when they are just done. They're topped with a garlicky, lemony tahini dressing that serves as a perfect accompaniment.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup tahini, at room temperature and well stirred
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch of ground cayenne
2 garlic cloves, grated or pounded to a paste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt (not Greek-style yogurt)
Kosher salt
2 medium red onions, peeled
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 ripe red bell peppers or other peppers, such as Corno di Toro
2 pounds zucchini, yellow summer squash, pattypans or a combination
2 medium eggplants (or 4 small Japanese eggplants)
4 small tomatoes
Paprika or pimentón, for garnish (optional)
Chopped mint, dill, parsley and cilantro, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the tahini dressing: Put tahini, lemon juice, cayenne and garlic in a small mixing bowl, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in olive oil, yogurt and a good pinch of salt.
  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill, or a stovetop grill pan. Heat should be medium-high. Make sure grill racks are clean.
  • Cut onions crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds, and discard. Cut each half in two, making eight pieces. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
  • Cut zucchini and eggplant lengthwise or at an angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush slices with olive oil on both sides, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
  • Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
  • Grill onions and peppers (they take longer to cook): Set onion slices carefully on grill so they don't fall apart. Start peppers skin-side up. Peppers and onions should take 4 to 5 minutes per side. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
  • Grill zucchini and eggplant for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes on one side only, until heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
  • Arrange vegetables in rows on the platter (or use two platters). Serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, drizzle tahini sauce over the vegetables. Sprinkle with paprika, if using, and shower with green herbs. Serve lemon wedges on the side.

HERB VINAIGRETTE FOR GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Use this recipe when making our Grilled Vegetables with Herb Vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 large shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup drained capers, rinsed
6 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons total)
2 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 4 ounces)
1 cup finely chopped fresh basil
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool. Stir in capers, zest, parsley, basil, and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
  • Blend vinegar, mustard and lemon juice, plus salt and pepper to taste, in a blender until combined. With blender running, pour in remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a slow, steady stream; blend until emulsified. Just before serving, stir vinaigrette into shallot mixture.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH LEMON-CAPER DRESSING



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Japanese eggplants
2 yellow zucchini
2 green zucchini
2 red peppers (or one red, one yellow), seeded and cut in half
Sea salt
Approximately 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, green part removed, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice (or to taste)
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1 tablespoons salted capers, soaked, drained and chopped
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant and zucchini lengthwise. Sprinkle the slices with salt and put them in a colander for 30 minutes to drain the bitter juices. Pat them dry with a dish towel.
  • Preheat grill. Grill the red peppers until the skins blacken. Put them in a paper or plastic bag and close it. When the peppers are cool, slip off their skins. Cut the peppers in strips and set them aside.
  • Lightly brush the remaining vegetables with some of the olive oil and grill the slices on both sides. Put them on a serving platter when they are done.
  • While the vegetables are grilling, make the dressing. Combine the remaining oil with the garlic and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Arrange the vegetables on a platter and pour the dressing over them while they are still warm. Garnish with the red pepper strips and sprinkle with oregano, capers, sea salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature (do not refrigerate).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1316 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO WITH PICKLED PEPPERS AND PROVOLONE



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This is as hearty as a meat sandwich! Lightly charred vegetables, oil and vinegar dressing, a nice black olive tapanede with basil and provolone cheese served on a yummy roll to soak up all the delicious dressing-I'm in veggie heaven! From Down Home with the Neely's Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
2 summer squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
2 large red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded (or orange or yellow)
1 medum red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
4 (8 inch) italian sandwich buns, split lengthwise (preferably with seeds)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons tapenade (or other black olive spread)
8 thin slices provolone cheese
1/4 cup pickled banana pepper, thinly sliced
24 basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the grill or a grill pan to medium high. Arrange the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk the vinegar and olive oil together in a bowl to blend. Brush the cut side of each roll with a small amount of the dressing mixture, then toss the vegetables with the remaining dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the cut side of the rolls until toasted, about 1 minute. Place the rolls cut side up on plates.
  • Grill the veggies until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing occasionally with any dressing mixture left on the baking sheet, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread the bottom half of each roll with 1 1/2 tbls. tapenade, and top with warm vegetables. Cover the veggies in each sandwich with 2 slices of cheese, and a quarter of the banana peppers and basil. Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cover each sandwich with the top of roll, and press down gently to marry the flavors. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 16.4, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 4

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, seasonal vegetables.
  • Grill the vegetables over medium-high heat so that they get slightly charred.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill; otherwise, the vegetables will steam instead of grill.
  • To make the black olive dressing, use a food processor or blender to combine all of the ingredients until smooth.
  • Serve the grilled vegetable hero immediately, while the vegetables are still warm.

Conclusion:

The Grilled Vegetable Hero with Black Olive Dressing is a delicious and healthy sandwich that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with grilled vegetables, flavorful black olive dressing, and creamy mozzarella cheese. This sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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