Grilled Caesar Vegetable Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
32%
Grilled Caesar Vegetable Salad
32 min.
4
302kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with our Grilled Caesar Vegetable Salad, a delightful and gluten-free dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This vibrant salad is not just a side dish; it can also serve as a stunning antipasti or a light starter that will impress your guests. With a preparation time of just 32 minutes, you can whip up this colorful medley of grilled vegetables that are both satisfying and healthy.

Imagine the smoky aroma of fresh portabella mushrooms, yellow summer squash, and bell peppers sizzling on the grill, their natural sweetness enhanced by a drizzle of olive oil. As they cook to a crisp-tender perfection, the vibrant colors of cherry tomatoes and the fresh green parsley add a beautiful contrast, making this salad as visually appealing as it is delicious.

The creamy Caesar dressing and the rich, nutty flavor of shredded Parmesan cheese bring everything together, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Whether you're enjoying it as a light snack or serving it as a starter at your next gathering, this Grilled Caesar Vegetable Salad is sure to be a hit. So fire up the grill and get ready to indulge in a dish that celebrates the best of fresh, seasonal vegetables!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup caesar dressing 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • large portabello mushrooms fresh cut into fourths
  • medium to 3 sized squashes yellow cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • medium bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cup cherry tomatoes cut into fourths
  • 0.3 cup parmesan shredded

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  2. Mix dressing and parsley; set aside.
  3. Brush mushrooms, yellow squash and bell peppers with oil.
  4. Place vegetables in grill basket or directly on grill rack. Cover and grill 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. To serve, arrange mushrooms around edge of serving platter and remaining grilled vegetables in center; sprinkle with tomatoes.
  6. Drizzle dressing over vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories302kcal
Protein10.76%
Fat69.16%
Carbs20.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.75
Glycemic Load
2.27
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.48130440712%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:302.34kcal
15.12%
Fat:24.57g
37.8%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.17%
Carbohydrates:16.05g
5.35%
Net Carbohydrates:11.07g
4.03%
Sugar:10.49g
11.65%
Cholesterol:13.3mg
4.43%
Sodium:390.52mg
16.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.6g
17.2%
Vitamin C:123.02mg
149.11%
Vitamin K:110.8µg
105.52%
Vitamin A:2824.74IU
56.49%
Vitamin B6:0.77mg
38.5%
Potassium:1060.15mg
30.29%
Folate:119.25µg
29.81%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.21%
Vitamin B3:5.59mg
27.95%
Selenium:18.45µg
26.36%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.09%
Phosphorus:254.83mg
25.48%
Vitamin E:3.21mg
21.4%
Fiber:4.98g
19.92%
Copper:0.39mg
19.42%
Vitamin B5:1.57mg
15.67%
Calcium:153.42mg
15.34%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.17%
Magnesium:49.75mg
12.44%
Iron:1.97mg
10.94%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.04%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.46%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.09%