Grilled Zucchini and Green Bean Salad
This grilled zucchini and green bean salad combines charred vegetables with a sweet and tangy balsamic-date dressing. Italian seasoning provides herbaceous depth, while fresh tomatoes and basil add brightness. The result is a salad that balances smoky, sweet, and fresh flavors with a satisfying bite from the grilled vegetables.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 People, as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% 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.