WHOLE GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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A simple, easy way to grill zucchini in the summer. Cook it whole, until it is tender all the way through, then slice, dress and serve. You get the wonderful smoky flavor of the grill without having to babysit your vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium zucchinis
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  • Put the zucchini on the grill and cover. Cook, turning every 5 minutes, until slightly charred all over and tender when poked with the tip of a paring knife, 15 20 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the basil, oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices, arrange on a plate, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the chives.

Nakabugo Milly
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Tanks Afterhour
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This recipe was a disappointment. The zucchini was bland and the vinaigrette was too oily.


Mithoe Suriname
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Susan Otieno
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This recipe is a great way to use up extra zucchini.


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I loved the smoky flavor of the grilled zucchini. The vinaigrette was also very good.


Philip Kelley
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Akash Jb
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I love grilled zucchini, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The vinaigrette is so flavorful.


Nahid Vai
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.


Ebuka Okereke
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This was a great recipe. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious.


Lori Davila
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I love this recipe! The grilled zucchini is so flavorful and the vinaigrette is the perfect complement.


Prabin Kumal
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This recipe is a great way to use up extra zucchini. The grilled zucchini is delicious and the vinaigrette is a nice addition.


m sadheer 88 rajpoot
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the grilled zucchini and the vinaigrette was a big hit too.


Yogesh Agawal
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the smoky flavor of the grilled zucchini and the tangy vinaigrette. I will definitely be making this again.


Krista Nussbaum
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe is a great one. The zucchini was grilled perfectly and the vinaigrette was a nice touch.


Arlene Maiuro
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This recipe is a keeper! The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Comfort Lufungulo
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I love grilled zucchini, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The basil vinaigrette is so flavorful and really brings out the flavor of the zucchini.


Anuwar Tahir
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This was a great way to use up some extra zucchini from my garden. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The vinaigrette was especially good.


Heather Weber
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Delicious! I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Queen Charity
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This grilled zucchini recipe is a winner! The basil vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the smoky, charred zucchini. I will definitely be making this again.