Grilled Zucchini and Green Bean Salad
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Grilled Zucchini and Green Bean Salad
Description
The recipe begins by trimming green beans and slicing zucchini, then coating them with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. They are grilled over high heat until charred and tender, imparting a smoky flavor and a lightly crisp texture to the vegetables. In parallel, a dressing is made by blending balsamic vinegar with sweet dates, which lends natural sweetness and smooth texture, combined with olive oil and salt for balance.
Once grilled, the vegetables are mixed with chopped Roma tomatoes and the date-balsamic dressing is poured over. Fresh basil is stirred into the salad for herbal freshness and aromatic contrast. This salad works well as a summer side dish or a light vegetarian meal with its interplay of grilled, sweet, and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
For The Salad:
- 1 1/4 pounds green beans trimmed (1 1/2 pounds pre-trimming)
- 2 zucchini sliced, large
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- 4 Roma tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup basil sliced, fresh
For The Dressing:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 8 dates i used deglet noor - about 70 grams, large
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat for at least 10 minutes.
- Place the beans and zucchini in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated.
- Place directly onto the grill, spread evenly, and cook until nice and charred, stirring occasionally for about 10-13 minutes.
- While the veggies cook, place the balsamic vinegar and dates in a small food processor (mine is 3 cups) and blend until smooth.
- With the food processor running, stream in the oil until well mixed. Season to taste with salt.
- Transfer the grilled veggies into a large bowl and add the chopped tomato. Pour the dressing on and toss until well coated. Finally, season to taste with salt (if needed) and stir in the basil.
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8People, as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 5% |
| Fat | 0.6g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 32.4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 312.7mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.2g | 17% |
| Sugar | 10.1g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1470IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 35.1mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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