Charred Summer Veggie Medley with Gorgonzola
Vibrant grilled summer vegetable salad with a zesty lemon dressing and crumbled Gorgonzola.
Equipment
- Cutting board
Ingrediënten
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- ¼ cup fresh Basil leaves thin chiffonade
- 4 oz Gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbled
- 3 ears Corn
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 medium Eggplant
- ¼ cup herb-infused Oil for grilling
- ¼ cup herb-infused Oil for dressing
- Juice of 1 Lemon ¼ cup
- Zest of ½ Lemon
- Few grinds Black pepper
- 2 pounds mixed grape cherry, and mini sunglow Tomatoes
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 red Pepper
- 1 whole Red onion
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 small or medium Summer squash
Instructies
- Heat grill to the hottest temperature.
- Cut ends from eggplant and cut lengthwise into thick slices.
- Shave skin off outside pieces and salt both sides liberally.
- Prepare other vegetables while eggplant sits.
- Husk corn and place on a tray.
- Cut ends off zucchini and summer squash, then cut in half lengthwise.
- Place on tray with corn.
- Cut top off red onion but leave root attached.
- Cut into quarters, leaving root attached.
- Place on tray with other vegetables.
- Cut tough ends off asparagus and place spears on tray.
- Cut red pepper in half, remove core and seeds, and place on tray.
- Rinse and dry eggplant and add to tray.
- Brush all vegetables on all sides with herb-infused oil.
- Lay vegetables on grill.
- Turn as each side chars.
- Remove vegetables to platter when grilled.
- Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Remove corn kernels and place in bowl.
- Cut tomatoes in half and add to bowl.
- Make dressing by combining all dressing ingredients and add to bowl with basil.
- Toss until combined.
- Top with cheese and serve.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.
Wine Advice:
A dry Rosé or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc would complement the grilled vegetables and cheese.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 8 g | Salt: 5 g
