Grilled Summer Veggies with Herb Dressing

How to Make Grilled Summer Veggies with Herb Dressing

Grilled Summer Veggies with Herb Dressing is a delightful and healthy side dish perfect for summer. This recipe features fresh zucchinis, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion rings, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper. The veggies are grilled to perfection, giving them a tender texture and beautiful grill marks. 

The dish is complemented by a flavorful herb dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, fresh basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. It’s a great option for people with diabetes and is both vegetarian and vegan-friendly.


15 min prep time


10 min cook time


6servings


1 cup and 1 tbsp dressing

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. In a large bowl, toss sliced zucchinis, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion rings, and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil. Season with salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  3. Grill the veggies for about 10 minutes or until they are tender and have grill marks, turning occasionally.

  4. Remove the grilled veggies from the heat.

  5. To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

  6. Arrange the grilled veggies on a serving platter. Serve the dressing on the side.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup and 1 tbsp dressing


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    153

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    13.7g

    18%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.9g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    200mg

    9%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    8g

    3%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%
    • Total Sugars
      4g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    1g

  • Potassium
    167mg

    4%

Ingredients

zucchini (sliced)
2 med

red bell pepper (sliced)
1 med

yellow bell pepper (sliced)
1 med

red onion (sliced into rings)
1 med

cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup

olive oil
2 tbsp

salt
1/4 tsp

black pepper (divided use)
3/4 tsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for the dressing)
1/4 cup

balsamic vinegar (for the dressing)
2 tbsp

garlic (minced, for the dressing)
1 clove

fresh basil (chopped, for the dressing)
1 tbsp

fresh parsley (chopped, for the dressing)
1 tbsp

fresh thyme (for the dressing)
1 tsp

salt (for the dressing)
1/4 tsp