Best 7 Grilled Vegetable Ranch Salad Recipes

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Grilled vegetable ranch salad is a delightful combination of flavors, textures, and colors, perfect for any occasion. It's a salad that embraces the natural goodness of fresh, grilled vegetables, complemented by a creamy and tangy ranch dressing. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing meal or a hearty and satisfying side dish, this salad ticks all the boxes. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a grilled vegetable ranch salad that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BIG GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces small cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed, halved
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
1 medium squash, cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
1 orange bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 small red onion, halved, then cut into sixths
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, zested and juiced
6 ounces crumbled feta
1/4 cup fresh oregano
1/4 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Thread the mushrooms, zucchini, squash, orange bell pepper, green bell pepper and onions onto separate skewers.
  • Mix the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the kebabs all over with the oil mix.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. When it is hot, grill the kebabs, turning as needed, until grill marks form and the veggies have softened, 8 to 10 minutes total.
  • Using a fork, push the hot vegetables off the skewers onto a serving platter. Drizzle over the lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to combine. Sprinkle over the crumbled feta and lemon zest. Top with the oregano, mint and parsley. The salad can be served warm or chilled.

GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD WITH AVOCADO RANCH



Grilled Veggie Salad with Avocado Ranch image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 large avocado
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup juice)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
4 ears corn
1 orange (or red or yellow) bell pepper, cut into planks
8 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed and snapped in half
5 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine hearts, roughly chopped
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the avocado ranch dressing: Add the avocado, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, dill and parsley to the jar of a blender and puree until smooth and bright green. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle each ear of corn, peppers and green beans with olive oil, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Add the vegetables to the grill in a single layer. Grill on all sides until char marks begin to appear, a few minutes. Remove vegetables from the grill and set aside. When the corn is cool enough to handle, slice kernels off the cob.
  • Put the romaine into a large salad bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, onions, green beans, corn, peppers, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper. Drizzle all of the dressing over the top and toss until well combined. Sprinkle with more chives, dill and parsley before serving, if desired.

CANYON RANCH MARINATED GRILLED VEGGIES



Canyon Ranch Marinated Grilled Veggies image

This recipe is a portion of the "Grilled vegetable strudel with tomato olive sauce" recipe out of the canyon ranch cookbook. I found this to be an excellent way to marinate and grill vegetables, and then use those in a variety of ways, as a side dish, in wrap or sandwiches, etc.

Provided by Laurelbelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and quartered
2 tomatoes, seeded and quartered
1 yellow squash, diagonally cut 1/4 inch thick
1 zucchini, diagonally cut 1/4 inch thick
1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick strips
2 artichoke hearts

Steps:

  • Combine Marinade (first 6) ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Prepare the grill or preheat the broiler.
  • Grill or broil the vegetables until tender, remove them from grill and allow to cool slightly.
  • Dice the grilled vegetables, place them in a shallow dish and spoon the marinade over them.
  • Cover tightly and allow to marinate for several hours or overnight.
  • Use veggies as side dish, or place in tortillas for veggie wraps, great cold or warm.

RANCH VEGGIE SALAD



Ranch Veggie Salad image

This is one of those recipes where you look at it and say, you know I think I'll add this or maybe I'll skip that and you still have a great tasting salad.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 crown broccoli, chopped
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1/4 cup chopped purple onion
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1 bottle Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Chill for at least an hour to let the flavors combine.

GRILLED MARINATED-VEGETABLE SALAD



Grilled Marinated-Vegetable Salad image

When grilled, marinated bell peppers and onions caramelize into juicy, sweet vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch rings
2 red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise
8 portobello mushroom caps, gills scraped out with a spoon
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 ounces grated fontina cheese (1 cup)
4 slices rustic bread, halved diagonally
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 ounces mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Make the vegetables: Combine vinegar, oil, oregano, red-pepper flakes, and garlic. Pour over onion, peppers, and mushrooms on a rimmed baking sheet. Marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove vegetables from marinade, and reserve marinade. Season vegetables with the salt and pepper; grill, turning and brushing occasionally with marinade, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes for onion, 10 to 12 minutes for peppers and mushrooms. Fill mushrooms with cheese; grill until cheese melts, about 30 seconds. Grill bread until toasted, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Make the salad: Whisk together oil, the salt and pepper, and 3 tablespoons reserved marinade; toss with greens. Serve with vegetables and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Cholesterol 25 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 754 g

GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Summer     Parade

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, tough outer leaves removed
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) carrots
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) hothouse (seedless) cucumber
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) ripe tomatoes
4 scallions (3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced
2 ripe avocados
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
About 1 cup Ranch Dressing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
  • 2. Peel and pit the avocados. Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration). Add the avocados to the other vegetables and toss with the Ranch Dressing. Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve with any extra dressing alongside.

GRILLED SUMMER SAUSAGE SALAD



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I love grilling vegetables, especially those straight from the garden. The summer sausage is a fun twist, and the veggies really get to shine in this main dish salad. Fresh garden herbs also taste great mixed into this salad. To amp up the flavor even more, try grilling romaine lettuce instead of using a salad mix. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound garlic summer sausage, casing removed and quartered lengthwise
2 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
2 yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise
1 medium sweet red pepper, halved and seeded
1 medium sweet orange pepper, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 English cucumber, chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Brush summer sausage, zucchini, yellow squash and peppers with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill sausage and vegetables on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Remove to cutting board; roughly chop vegetables and sausage. , Place salad greens in a large bowl; add cucumber, celery, grilled vegetables and sausage. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Divide among 8 bowls. If desired, sprinkle with additional black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep Vegetables in Advance: Save time by chopping and prepping the vegetables beforehand, especially if you're short on time during the week.
  • Choose Your Veggies Wisely: Opt for vegetables that hold up well under high heat, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots.
  • Use a Grill Basket: Keep smaller vegetables like cherry tomatoes and mushrooms from falling through the grill grates by using a grill basket.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Vegetables should be cooked until tender-crisp, not mushy. Keep an eye on them and remove from the grill accordingly.
  • Make a Flavorful Dressing: The dressing is key to a delicious salad. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and vinegars to create a flavorful dressing that complements the grilled vegetables.
  • Add Some Crunch: Add croutons, nuts, or seeds to the salad for some extra texture and crunch.
  • Serve Immediately: Grilled vegetable salads are best enjoyed immediately after they're made. The vegetables will start to lose their flavor and texture if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Grilled vegetable salads are a healthy, flavorful, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With a variety of vegetables, dressings, and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious and satisfying salad. So fire up your grill and get grilling!

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