Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
Cook Time: 6 minutes mins
Total Time: 36 minutes mins
Bright, fresh and made from a few simple ingredients, this grilled zucchini ribbon salad is the salad of summer. What’s great about this recipe, is that it comes together very quickly and only requires a few simple ingredients.
How to Make Grilled Zucchini Ribbons
Make the Marinade / Dressing
Combine olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, dried oregano, salt and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the Zucchini Ribbons
Remove the ends from your zucchini and slice it into 1/8th-inch slices using a mandoline. Add the zucchini ribbons to a large bowl and pour ¾ of the marinade over the top. Toss until well coated. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Add the marinated zucchini ribbons to the metal skewers. You want to pierce one end of the zucchini ribbon and weave it onto the skewer until the entire ribbon is on the metal skewer. I was able to get 7-8 marinated zucchini ribbons on each skewer. Total of 4 metal skewers were used for this recipe.
Grill the Zucchini
Brush the grill grates with avocado oil to prevent the zucchini from sticking. Add the skewered zucchini ribbons to the hot grill. Grill for 5-6 minutes flipping halfway. You want the zucchini to have a light char. However, you do not want to leave it on so long that the zucchini gets mushy. I like when my vegetables still have a slight crispness.
Assemble the Salad
Remove the grilled zucchini from the skewers, placing it in a serving bowl. Top with toasted pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese, freshly chopped dill, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a few turns of cracked black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Option to add a drizzle of the leftover dressing if desired.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 199mg, Potassium: 450mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 339IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 218