Grilled Vegetable Platter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Cuisine
American, International, Vegetarian
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Description
The Grilled Vegetable Platter combines several fresh vegetables such as asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and squash, coated in a vinaigrette made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and fresh herbs including basil, rosemary, sage, and parsley. After marinating briefly, the vegetables are grilled in a basket to ensure even cooking and gentle charring on all sides. This method preserves their natural sweetness and creates a pleasing contrast between the smoky exterior and tender interior.
The vinaigrette provides a balance of acidity and sweetness, which complements the slightly caramelized vegetables. Serving the platter immediately maintains the bright flavors and texture of the vegetables, ideal as a side dish with grilled meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 1 pound cherry tomato stemmed
- 4 carrot cut lengthwise in half
- 1 yellow squash cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 zucchini cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
For the vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon sage chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh leaves
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, garlic, basil, rosemary, sage and parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Brush olive oil mixture onto the asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, squash, zucchini and red onion; let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to a grill basket; place basket onto the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until vegetables are lightly charred all over, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with remaining marinade, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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