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Grilled Vegetables with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

A smoky, vibrant plate of grilled bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and asparagus dressed in a bright basil vinaigrette.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, asparagus) – About 2 pounds total
  • Olive oil – 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup for vinaigrette
  • Salt and pepper – To taste (about 1 teaspoon salt)
  • Fresh basil – 1 cup packed leaves
  • Garlic – 1 clove
  • Red wine vinegar – 1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Honey or maple syrup – 1 teaspoon
  • Dijon mustard – 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking and promote clean grill marks.
  3. Prepare the vegetables by cutting them into similar-sized pieces.
  4. Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  5. Grill the vegetables for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
  6. Transfer grilled vegetables to a warm platter to rest for a minute before dressing.
  7. Blend fresh basil, garlic, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and olive oil until smooth to make the basil vinaigrette.
  8. Toss the grilled vegetables with the vinaigrette and serve warm.

Notes

Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking. Keep vinaigrette cold until serving.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: grilled vegetables, basil vinaigrette, summer side dish