Grilled Zucchini With Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

BALSAMIC GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush zucchini with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over zucchini.
• Cook on preheated grill until beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush balsamic vinegar over the zucchini and continue cooking 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

WHOLE GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
• Put the zucchini on the grill and cover. Cook, turning every 5 minutes, until slightly charred all over and tender when poked with the tip of a paring knife, 15 20 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the basil, oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices, arrange on a plate, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the chives.

WHOLE GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
• Put the zucchini on the grill and cover. Cook, turning every 5 minutes, until slightly charred all over and tender when poked with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the basil, oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices, arrange on a plate, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the chives.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat grill. Lay zucchini on large baking sheet and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• When grill is hot, use stiff wire brush to scrape surface clean. Grill zucchini until dark grill marks are visible on one side, 2-3 minutes. Turn and continue to grill until the other side is marked, about 2 minutes. Remove from grill and cool briefly.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil with balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Toss tomatoes and basil with dressing in large bowl.
• Cut grilled zucchini into 1-inch pieces. Toss with tomatoes and dressing. Adjust seasoning and serve. (Can be covered and set aside at room temperature for up to 3 hours at this point.).

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the cornstarch with just enough chicken broth to mix together.
• Bring the remaining stock to a boil then add the cornstarch mixture.
• Return to a boil and stir until the stock thickens.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
• Let it cool completely.
• Whisk in the olive oil.
• Add the basil and salt.
• Put vegetables in a bowl.
• Pour vinaigrette over and toss.
• Marinade for at least 30 minutes.
• Grill vegetables until tender, slightly blackened.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND RED ONION WITH LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Putonion rounds, from side to side, onto 2 metal skewers. Brush onion and zucchini evenly with ¼ cup olive oil and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt) and pepper to taste.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or ¼ teaspoon table salt) together in small bowl; set aside.
• Grill vegetables over medium heat, turning once, until tender and caramelized, 18 to 22 minutes (move vegetables as needed to ensure even cooking). Transfer vegetables to platter; remove skewers from onion and discard any charred outer rings. Rewhisk vinaigrette and pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

ZUCCHINI WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Halve zucchini crosswise; slice lengthwise into 1/4" pieces.
• Arrange zucchini and peppers on a 15 X 10 X 1 inch baking pan that has been lined with foil.
• Combine 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
• Brush onto vegetables.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until just tender.
• While vegetables are baking, combine 1/3 cup oil, vinegar and garlic in a blender until smooth.
• Stir in parsley.
• Place baked vegetables on a serving dish.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle basil and pine nuts on top.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH BASIL-PARMESAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place zucchini and crookneck squash on large baking sheet; brush all over with 3 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate and cool.
• Cut vegetables diagonally into 1-inch-wide pieces. Place in large bowl. Add basil, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large enamel-coated cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan. , Add vinegar to same pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half. Add zucchini; toss to coat.