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4.5 from 6 votes

Grilled Zucchini, Chickpea, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad

This simple summer salad is perfect for using up your garden produce!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American , International , Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 4 small zucchini cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped basil
  • 3 oz crumbled goat cheese
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill to medium high-heat. Brush zucchini with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini on hot grill and cook until charred and just beginning to soften, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool to room temperature. When the zucchini is cool, chop into pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combined chopped zucchini, tomatoes, chickpeas, the remaining olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Toss. Add the basil and goat cheese. Gently stir and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve.