Grilled Zucchini

This Grilled Zucchini recipe is a delicious and simple way to serve veggies. Charred and drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing, this dish is so tasty.

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 255kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini
3 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp. salt or to taste
⅛ tsp. pepper or to taste
2 cups arugula, to serve

Instructions

Wash and dry the zucchini. Slice them into ¼ inch thick circles.
Grill the zucchini slices on an outdoor grill (or use a cast iron griddle, non-stick grill pan, or indoor grill) until nice brown char marks appear.
While the zucchini is grilling, make the dressing. Place the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small jar and shake well.
To plate the grilled zucchini, massage a handful of arugula in your hands and place it in the center of the plate. Drizzle the greens with the balsamic dressing. Arrange the zucchini slices in a circle around the greens and generously drizzle with balsamic vinegar dressing. Serve.

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Notes

Tips for the best Grilled Zucchini

Use a good quality balsamic vinegar. Good balsamic vinegar will have a slightly woodsy taste, mild tartness, and some acidic sweetness. Also, it will have probiotics that are good for the immune system and gut health.
Freshly press or mince your garlic. The flavor is always better when the garlic is fresh. I suggest using fresh cloves that are either minced or pressed before being added to the dressing. Store-bought minced garlic or even garlic powder will work in a pinch though.
Char the zucchini circles. This step of letting the zucchini develop a lovely brown char on the outside will add extra flavor and a little crunch to each bite. It also looks nicer when you're serving these Grilled Zucchini to guests.
Massage the arugula before using. When you massage the arugula leaves in your hands, they wilt quickly. This releases their best flavor, making the greens fresh and tangy.

How to Store

You can store this Grilled Zucchini in an airtight container once it has cooled. Refrigerate it for up to 5 days. Reheat it on the grill, in the oven, or on the stovetop. The microwave works, too, but will make it a little limp.

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