Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Mint
Grilled zucchini spears with a garlicky vinaigrette, salty feta, and lots of fresh mint. Crisp-tender, smoky, and made for summer dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 lbs zucchini, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a glass measuring cup, combine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, a big pinch of salt and cracked black pepper. Whisk to combine; set aside.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill cut side down, until charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until all sides are charred and browned but still crisp tender, another 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter (roughly chop first, if desired) and spoon vinegar mixture over top. Sprinkle with feta, mint, and good olive oil.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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