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Colorful grilled vegetable salad with lemon basil vinaigrette dressing

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

A colorful and nutritious salad featuring grilled vegetables and a tangy lemon basil vinaigrette, perfect for summer barbecues or light meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Vegetables
  • 2 Bell peppers Any color (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 Zucchini Slice into thick rounds
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Trimmed
Salad Base
  • 4 cups Mixed greens Spinach, arugula, or spring mix
Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin is best
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chopped
  • to taste Salt Use sea salt if possible
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cut bell peppers, zucchini, and asparagus into chunks.
  3. Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grilling
  1. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes or until charred and tender.
Making Vinaigrette
  1. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Combining Salad
  1. In a large serving bowl, combine the grilled vegetables and mixed greens.
  2. Drizzle with the lemon basil vinaigrette and toss gently.
  3. Serve the salad immediately.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for the best flavor. A grill basket can prevent small vegetable pieces from falling through the grates. Consider tossing in some grilled corn or cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness.