Zucchini – Grilled Squash Salad

  • 4 medium- large zucchini trimmed, halved lengthwise
  • Four medium to large yellow crook neck squash trimmed, halved lengthwise
  • 5 Tablespoons olive oil (3 light, 2 EVOO)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Dressing: Grate fresh basil and pecorino Romano in food processor. Add EVOO and balsamic vinegar.

Medium heat on grill. Place zucchini and crook neck squash on large baking sheet; brush all over with 3 Tbsp Light olive 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 in wide pieces. Place in large bowl and add dressing. Toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Serves six.

Notes:

2019-We made this multiple times in the summer and everyone loved it