GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH GREENS, TOMATOES, HERBS, OLIVES AND CHEESE

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Categories     Salad     Dairy     Leafy Green     Herb     Olive     Tomato     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Bell Pepper     Beet     Zucchini     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 large red onion,cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
12 baby beets, stems trimmed to 1 inch, peeled, halved lengthwise
3 small zucchini, each cut lengthwise into 4 slices
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch-wide strips
6 slices country-style-French bread
Additional olive oil
10 cups mixed baby greens
4 large tomatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh majoram
3/4 cup chilled fresh mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 2 ounces)
3/4 cup brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamanta)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Whisk 3/4 cup oil and vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Place onion, beets, zucchini, eggplants, and red bell pepper on baking sheet. Brush both sides with some of vinaigrette. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side for beets, 6 minutes per side for onion and 4 minutes per side for zucchini, eggplant, and peppers. (Vegetables can be grilled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Brush bread with additional olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill bread until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Arrange greens on large platter. Overlap tomatoes atop greens in center of platter. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Arrange grilled vegetables atop greens around edge of platter. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over tomatoes and grilled vegetables. Sprinkle tomatoes and vegetables with herbs. Sprinkle tomatoes with goat cheese. Sprinkle Romano cheese over all. Garnish with olives. Serve with bread.

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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


mehwish razzaq
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Ashmita limbu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.


Erin Moss
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The grilled vegetables were smoky and sweet, and the dressing was light and tangy. It was a perfect summer salad.


Armah M
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The salad was delicious! The vegetables were grilled to perfection and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely make this salad again.


Haroon Dubai
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The salad was good, but it was a bit too bland for me. I think it could have used a bit more seasoning.


Xyz Abc
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This salad was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter dressing.


lekan abdul kareem
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with a variety of grilled vegetables, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Daniel Pinto
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I'm not a huge fan of grilled vegetables, but this salad changed my mind. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and had a wonderful smoky flavor. The dressing was also very good and helped to brighten up the flavors of the vegetables.


Shohel Rana420
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I had some grilled zucchini and eggplant that I needed to use up, and this salad was the perfect way to do it. The salad was delicious and healthy, and it was a great way to get my dail


sesugh dennis
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I love how easy this salad was to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes. The veggies were perfectly grilled and still had a nice crunch to them. The dressing was also very easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the salad.


Ziyo MR
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This grilled vegetable salad was an explosion of flavors! The combination of roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions with fresh greens and herbs was just perfect. The goat cheese added a nice tangy touch, and the dressing was light and flavorful.