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Grilled Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Grilled Zucchini Salad is a perfect summer side! Smoky grilled zucchini, crunchy walnuts and celery, crisp romaine, and savory parmesan come together with a zesty lemon-basil dressing for a refreshing and delicious dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2x zucchini, halved
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 5-6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Lemon Herb Dressing

  • juice from one lemon
  • zest form one lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Servings 3-4 as a side salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
How to Make It
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Drizzle with olive oil, pinch salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Once the grill is hot, grill on medium high heat, until nice and charred, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the rest of the salad ingredients and add to a bowl. Slice the grilled zucchini into half-inch pieces and add to the salad bowl.
  5. Whisk together the salad dressing ingredients or add to a jar and shake to combine.
  6. Drizzle the dressing ingredients over the salad, toss and enjoy!