Grilled Vegetable Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Grilled Vegetable Salad
45 min.
6
104kcal

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Craving a vibrant and healthy side dish that bursts with flavor? Look no further than this Grilled Vegetable Salad! It's a vegetarian and gluten-free masterpiece ready in under 45 minutes, perfect as an antipasti, starter, or even a satisfying snack. Imagine the smoky char of perfectly grilled vegetables mingling with a tangy, herbaceous vinaigrette.

This isn't your average salad. We're talking tender grilled asparagus, meaty portobello mushrooms, sweet bell peppers, and crisp zucchini and yellow squash, all kissed by the flames. Red onion adds a sharp bite, beautifully balanced by the sweetness of honey in the vinaigrette. The sherry vinegar adds a nuance. The fresh basil, chives, and parsley create a symphony of garden-fresh flavors.

But the magic doesn't stop there! A generous sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco adds a salty, creamy counterpoint that elevates this salad to a whole new level. With just 104 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. Get ready to fire up your grill and create a colorful and flavorful dish that will impress your friends and family. This Grilled Vegetable Salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques, a testament to how delicious healthy eating can be.

Ingredients

  • ounces asparagus trimmed
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • tablespoon olive oil extravirgin
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • inch portobello mushroom caps ( 6 ounces)
  • tablespoons queso fresco crumbled
  •  bell pepper red halved seeded
  • small onion red cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  •  baby squash yellow cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • medium zucchini cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  2. To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. To prepare salad, coat asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, onion, and bell pepper with cooking spray.
  4. Place vegetables on grill rack; grill 4 minutes on each side or until slightly blackened.
  5. Remove vegetables from grill; cool slightly.
  6. Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
  7. Add vegetables, basil, chives, and parsley to vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories104kcal
Protein17.71%
Fat50.69%
Carbs31.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.88
Glycemic Load
1.96
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.649999846583%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
3.11mg
Kaempferol
0.71mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
9.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:103.69kcal
5.18%
Fat:6.18g
9.51%
Saturated Fat:2.31g
14.45%
Carbohydrates:8.67g
2.89%
Net Carbohydrates:6.33g
2.3%
Sugar:5.74g
6.38%
Cholesterol:10.2mg
3.4%
Sodium:316.22mg
13.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.86g
9.72%
Vitamin C:41.59mg
50.42%
Vitamin K:35.61µg
33.92%
Vitamin A:1270.8IU
25.42%
Folate:53.63µg
13.41%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.9%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.61%
Phosphorus:117.64mg
11.76%
Calcium:112.34mg
11.23%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.88%
Potassium:359.01mg
10.26%
Fiber:2.34g
9.36%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.18%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.59%
Iron:1.34mg
7.43%
Copper:0.14mg
6.88%
Selenium:4.76µg
6.8%
Magnesium:26.04mg
6.51%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.06%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.36%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.17%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.07%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.73%
Source:My Recipes