Best 9 Grilled Vegetables With Lemon Caper Dressing Recipes

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Fire up your grill and get ready to indulge in a medley of grilled vegetables transformed with a luscious lemon caper dressing. This symphony of flavors offers a delightful balance of tangy, savory, and refreshing notes that will awaken your palate and tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting your culinary exploration, this recipe will guide you towards creating a vibrant and healthy dish that is bursting with colors, textures, and irresistible flavors.

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

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

GARLIC AND LEMON GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Grilled vegetables are always a special treat. Give the veggies a little time to marinate to soak up lots of extra flavor. From the South Beach Diet Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large roasted red peppers, cut into strips
6 ounces portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 large purple onion, halved and cut into 1 inch thick slices,other vegs may be used such as eggplant,zucchini or summer s

Steps:

  • Coat a grill rack with cooking spray.
  • Preheat the grill to medium hot (or use broiler).
  • In a large bowl, combine the parsley, lemon juice, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt.
  • Add the roasted peppers, mushrooms, and onion and toss to coat well.
  • (The mixture can be prepared ahead to this point and refrigerated for up to 2 days.).
  • Place a vegetable basket or grill screen on the grill rack and place the vegetables on the basket or screen.
  • Grill, turning often, for 15 minutes, or until very tender and lightly charred.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 151.9, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.7

GRILLED VEGGIES WITH CAPER BUTTER



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We enjoy the tart, peppery taste of capers. No one likes a bland veggie, and caper butter helps peppers, squash and zucchini shine. -Danyelle Crum, Indian Trail, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons capers, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
2 medium crookneck or yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise
1 medium sweet yellow or orange pepper, quartered
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
3 green onions, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and capers; cook 2 minutes. Stir in parsley., Brush vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Grill zucchini, squash and peppers, covered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender, basting occasionally with butter mixture. Grill mushrooms and onions, covered, 1-2 minutes on each side or until tender, basting occasionally with butter mixture., Cut vegetables as desired; transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STEAMED VEGETABLE PLATTER WITH LEMON GARLIC DRESSING



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Delicious, healthful recipe that is great to go with grilled meats. Another winner from "In The Kitchen With Rosie- Oprah's Favorite Recipes."

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 trimmed string beans
15 baby carrots, halved
3 ears fresh husked corn, halved
2 small yellow squash, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
2 small zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
2 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons spike seasoning or 2 teaspoons other sodium-free seasoning
2 slices low-fat cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon fresh grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with water, until it's just below the steamer insert.
  • Bring to a boil and put the string beans and carrots in the steamer basket.
  • Cover and cook about 3 minutes.
  • Add the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, and broccoli.
  • Recover and cook another 2 minutes, or until veggies are as tender as you'd like.
  • Place the veggies on a platter.
  • Arrange the corn around the edges and sprinkle them with the Spike seasoning.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the other veggies and top with the cheeses.
  • Cover with foil for a few minutes before serving.

LEMON-CAPER DRESSING



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Here's a salad dressing that falls somewhere between special-occasion Caesar and "toss lemon juice and olive oil onto lettuce." By adding a craggy paste of capers and garlic and a pouf of shaved Parmesan to the lemon and olive oil, you get a puckery, salty mix that's packed with umami, just like Caesar, but isn't weighed down by mayonnaise or egg yolks. It works great on arugula, Romaine, kale or radicchio; steamed or roasted vegetables; hard-boiled eggs; and even grains. The recipe developer's mom has been feeding her this dressing since she could chew. Ali adds a bit more garlic and lemon than what you'll find here, so adjust it until it tastes good to you.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies, appetizer, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium garlic clove
Black pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon capers (about 18)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, smash and coarsely mince the garlic. Add 10 grinds of fresh pepper and the capers to the garlic. Chop and press down on the mixture with the side of your knife until a coarse paste forms.
  • Transfer the paste to a bowl, then stir in the lemon juice, followed by the Parmesan. Slowly add in the olive oil, stirring until emulsified. Taste on a lettuce leaf (or whatever you're dressing) and adjust as needed with acid (lemon), fat (olive oil), and salt (capers and cheese).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 771, UnsaturatedFat 51 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 72 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 1033 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

GRILLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB AND VEGETABLES WITH LEMON-HERB DRESSING



Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb and Vegetables with Lemon-Herb Dressing image

Provided by Katharine Kagel

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Lamb
3/4 cup olive oil
12 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 5- to 5 1/2-pound leg of lamb, boned, butterflied, trimmed
Dressing and vegetables
1 cup fresh lemon juice
5 shallots, minced
3/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
6 medium-size zucchini, trimmed, each quartered lengthwise
6 medium-size yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, each cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
3 large red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, each cut lengthwise into 6 strips
4 medium-size red onions, peeled, halved through root end, each half cut into 3 wedges with some of core attached
2 cups red Zinfandel
Grilling and serving
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 3/4 cups)
Fresh rosemary, thyme, and mint sprigs

Steps:

  • For lamb:
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Place lamb in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Turn lamb, spreading marinade to coat evenly on all sides. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 day, turning lamb occasionally.
  • For dressing and vegetables:
  • Whisk lemon juice, shallots, oil, parsley, and mint in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Place zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers in separate dishes. Sprinkle each lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/3 cup dressing over each and turn to coat; reserve remaining dressing. Arrange red onions in large glass dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour wine over onions. Let vegetables and onions marinate at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours, basting or turning occasionally.
  • For grilling and serving:
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill vegetables in batches until just tender, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes for onions, 10 minutes for red bell peppers, and 8 minutes for zucchini and yellow squash. Transfer vegetables to baking sheets. Reserve red Zinfandel from onions to baste lamb.
  • Place butterflied lamb on grill rack with some rosemary and thyme marinade still clinging to lamb. Grill until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 130°F for medium-rare, turning occasionally and basting with reserved red Zinfandel from onions, about 35 minutes. Transfer lamb to work surface; let rest 15 minutes.
  • Starting at 1 corner and positioning knife at slight angle, slice lamb thinly across grain. Arrange lamb slices on large platter. Arrange grilled vegetables around lamb. Drizzle vegetables with reserved lemon-herb dressing. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish with fresh rosemary, thyme, and mint sprigs.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH LEMON, THYME AND MUSTARD BASTING SAUCE



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Categories     Mustard     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 Side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Basting Sauce
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, diced
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Vegetables
2 large ears fresh corn, husked, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces
1 small eggplant (about 1 pound), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 large red onion, cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
1 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut lengthwise into 6 strips
1 large yellow or green bell pepper, seeded, cut lengthwise into 6 strips
1 large zucchini, trimmed, quartered lengthwise
8 asparagus spears, trimmed
1 large carrot, peeled, cut on deep diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Grilling And Serving
Fresh herb sprigs
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until butter melts and sauce is well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cool. Whisk over low heat to rewarm before using.)
  • Arrange corn pieces, eggplant rounds and onion wedges in single layer on large baking sheet. arrange bell pepper strips, zucchini spears, asparagus spears and carrot slices in single layer on another large baking sheet. Transfer 1/2 cup sauce to small saucepan and reserve for dipping. Brush both sides of vegetables lightly with some of remaining basting sauce.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill Corn, eggplant and onion until tender and lightly charred, brushing occasionally with basting sauce and turning with tongs, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables to small platter as vegetables finish grilling. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Grill bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus and carrot until tender and lightly charred, brushing occasionally with basting sauce and turning with tongs, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables to same platter, arranging alongside other vegetables. Season all vegetables with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs and lemon.
  • Place pan with reserved 1/2 cup sauce over low heat or at edge of barbecue and whisk sauce until warmed through. Transfer to small bowl. Serve vegetables, passing warm dipping sauce separately.

GRILLED COURGETTE & HALLOUMI SALAD WITH CAPER & LEMON DRESSING



Grilled courgette & halloumi salad with caper & lemon dressing image

Dress this courgette and halloumi salad while everything is still fairly warm, then the courgettes will soak up the flavours of the caper and lemon dressing

Provided by Janine Ratcliffe

Categories     Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10-12 baby courgettes, halved lengthways
1 tbsp olive oil
225g block halloumi, thinly sliced (about 16 slices)
1 long shallot, finely chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tbsp capers
3 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Put all the dressing ingredients in a bowl with 1 tbsp cold water and season with a pinch of salt. Mix together and set aside.
  • Put the courgettes in a large bowl and drizzle with the oil. Add a pinch of salt, then toss.
  • Heat a griddle pan to high and add the courgettes, cut-side down (it's best to do this in batches). Cook for 4-5 mins until char marks appear and the flesh softens, then flip over and cook for another 3 mins. Remove to a shallow bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat a separate large non-stick frying pan and add the halloumi. Cook for a few minutes until golden on both sides.
  • Arrange the courgettes and halloumi on a large plate or platter, then spoon over the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

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

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, cut vegetables into uniform sizes.
  • Use high-quality olive oil for the dressing to enhance the flavor of the vegetables.
  • For a tangy and flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and capers.
  • Grill the vegetables over medium-high heat to get a nice char and smoky flavor.
  • Keep an eye on the vegetables while grilling to prevent burning.
  • Once grilled, immediately toss the vegetables with the dressing while they are still warm to absorb the flavors.
  • Serve the grilled vegetables warm or at room temperature as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Grilled vegetables with lemon-caper dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of grilled vegetables, tangy lemon-caper dressing, and fresh herbs creates a flavorful and refreshing dish that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned griller or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and satisfying meal. So fire up your grill and enjoy the deliciousness of grilled vegetables with lemon-caper dressing!

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