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Grilled Summer Squash, Avocado, and Feta Salad with White Vinaigrette

This Grilled Summer Squash, Avocado, and Feta Salad with White Vinaigrette is perfect for summer entertaining! Make it for your next backyard bbq!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 458 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Vinaigrette
  • 2 shallots roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon spicy yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup distilled vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
Salad:
  • 1 yellow onion sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 2 green zucchini cut on the diagonal
  • 2 yellow squash cut on the diagonal
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill chopped
  • 10 fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup crumbled feta crumbles
  • 1/3 cup White Vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. White Vinaigrette:
  2. In a blender, combine all the ingredients until finely chopped, not puréed. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Any remaining vinaigrette can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days and should be brought up to room temperature before using.
  4. Grilled Summer Squash, Avocado, and Feta Salad:
  5. Preheat a grill or ridged griddle pan, until very hot. Drizzle the onion rings with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. In a bowl, toss the zucchini and squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill all the vegetables until the onions are softened and zucchini and squash are nicely char-marked.
  6. In a large bowl, combine all the grilled vegetables (pull the onions apart into rings), dill, mint, oregano, and thyme.
  7. Toss with 1/3 cup of the vinaigrette to coat and adding more vinaigrette, if desired. Season with sea salt and toss again.
  8. Scatter avocado slices and feta over the top.

Notes

  • This salad tastes great warm or at room temperature.
  • It also makes for an ideal side dish for steak or grilled fish. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 342mg (14%) Potassium 879mg (25%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 885IU (18%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 201mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458

% Daily Value*

Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 342mg 14%
Potassium 879mg 19%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 885IU 18%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 201mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.