## **Grilled Vegetable Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette: A Symphony of Flavors**
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. Grilled Vegetable Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and delectable dish that combines the smoky char of grilled vegetables with the tangy freshness of a homemade vinaigrette. Featuring an array of colorful vegetables, including zucchini, red onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms, this salad sings with flavor and texture. The tarragon vinaigrette, made with aromatic tarragon, tangy vinegar, and a touch of mustard, adds a layer of complexity that elevates the salad to new heights. Whether served as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even as a vegetarian main course, this grilled vegetable salad is sure to impress.
### **Step-by-Step Recipes Included:**
1. **Grilled Vegetable Salad:**
- Detailed instructions for grilling the vegetables to perfection, ensuring a smoky and flavorful char.
- Tips for selecting the best vegetables for grilling and achieving the perfect tender-crisp texture.
- Variations for different types of grilling methods, including charcoal, gas, and indoor grilling.
2. **Tarragon Vinaigrette:**
- A step-by-step guide for making a vibrant and flavorful vinaigrette using fresh tarragon, vinegar, mustard, and olive oil.
- Tips for adjusting the acidity and sweetness of the vinaigrette to suit your taste preferences.
- Variations for adding different herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, for a unique flavor twist.
3. **Assembling the Salad:**
- Instructions for arranging the grilled vegetables and other salad components in an attractive and visually appealing manner.
- Suggestions for adding additional toppings, such as crumbled cheese, roasted nuts, or fresh herbs, for a customized salad experience.
- Tips for ensuring the salad remains fresh and delicious for meal prep or packed lunches.
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Mixed Green Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
Categories Salad Leafy Green Herb Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Arugula Vegan Raw Tarragon Watercress Lettuce Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon.
- Toss greens with dressing in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
My taste testers described this salad as an 'explosion of flavor' in your mouth . . .starts out subtle and then builds! Note: To simplify preparation, the blanching of the beans and steaming of the potatoes can be done in advance!
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Chill salad plates.
- VINAIGRETTE:.
- Muddle the tarragon with a mortar and pestle (or mash between to tablespoons).
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and mustards. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended. Stir in shallots, garlic and and tarragon. Add lemon pepper to taste.
- BLANCH BEANS:.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
- Drop the beans into the rapidly boiling water and bring back to a boil and cook uncovered for 8 - 10 minutes, testing the the beans after 8 minutes.
- Once desired doneness is reached, immediately drain in colander and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process.
- Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl, toss with 1/4 cup vinaigrette; set aside.
- PREPARE VEGETABLES FOR GRILLING:.
- Salt zucchini and place cut side down on wire rack which has been placed on cookie sheet to collect the water. Allow to sit for 20 minutes.
- Place potatoes in a steamer (or use a microwave steam bag) and steam until partially cooked, approximately 4-5 minutes (less for microwave), Time will vary depending on size of the potatoes.
- To Grill Vegetables:.
- Preheat grill and oil grate (or better yet use a grill pan, which keeps the smaller pieces from going through the grate).
- Place peppers on grill and blacken on all sides; transfer from grill to a covered dish for 10 minutes, then peel the blackened skin off. (Do not run under water as you will lose flavor.) Cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Brush zucchini, onions, mushrooms and potatoes with olive oil.
- Grill over hot coals to desired doneness, approximately 4-6 minutes per side, or until grill marks are apparent on both sides.
- Remove from grill and cool slightly.
- Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
- Place grilled vegetables in large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup vinaigrette; top with green beans (drizzling the vinaigrette over the vegetables).
- Line chilled serving plates with Roamaine lettuce; top with grilled vegetables.
- Crumb feta cheese on top; and garnish with toasted walnuts and tarragon leaves.
- Pass remaining dressing.
GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Delicious grilled vegetable salad served room temperature. Great the next day too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish. Substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro.
Provided by Celeste
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
- Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
- Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH ARUGULA, RANCH TOMATOES AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Tarragon Vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl add olive oil, sherry vinegar, chopped tarragon, salt and cracked pepper and whisk. Reserve for salad.
- Brush zucchini and squash with tarragon vinaigrette and grill lightly on both sides. Reserve for salad.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, tomatoes, and tarragon vinaigrette; add a little at a time. Do not overdress salad; greens should be lightly coated. Lay out 8 plates, arrange 1 zucchini slice and 1 yellow squash slice on each plate, add a handful of arugula tomato salad and season with salt and cracked pepper.
SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE
This dressing is so popular in our house that I always keep a bottle in the fridge. Besides drizzling it on greens, I use it to top off my cold pasta salads.-Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato, cucumber and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH LEMON-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Citrus Garlic Herb Mustard Onion Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Asparagus Corn Zucchini Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Endive Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For vinaigrette:
- Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- For vegetables:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange all vegetables on baking sheets. Lightly brush all vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus, green onions, zucchini, and corn until lightly charred and just tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus and zucchini, and 10 minutes for corn. Return vegetables to same sheets.
- Grill endive and radicchio until lightly charred, turning often, about 8 minutes. Transfer to baking sheets with other vegetables. Place tomatoes, skin side down, on grill and cook until just charred, about 3 minutes. Turn tomatoes; grill until just beginning tosoften, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to sheets with other vegetables.
- Cut asparagus, green onions, and zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Cut endive in half lengthwise. Remove cores from endive and radicchio. Chop into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; add to bowl. Coarsely chop tomatoes. Using slotted spoon, add tomatoes to bowl. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Mix vinaigrette into vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
EASY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes French Recipes
Yield Makes 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir in the tarragon. Serve this vinaigrette on the day it is made.
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH VINAIGRETTE
I got this from the DIY network website, and I'm saving it here to try soon! It looks like a great way to grill your veggies! Prep time includes time to cut up veggies.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Onions
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To prepare the vinaigrette, combine garlic, mustard, honey, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
- Add oil slowly, whisking constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- To preparare the vegetables, cover them with vinaigrette and blend thoroughly.
- Place vegetables on a medium-hot grill and grill for 2 to 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 144.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Choose firm vegetables that will hold up well on the grill, such as zucchini, bell peppers, and asparagus.
- Cut the vegetables into均匀大小s so that they cook evenly.
- Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper before grilling to help them caramelize and prevent them from sticking to the grill.
- Grill the vegetables over medium-high heat until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Make the tarragon vinaigrette while the vegetables are grilling. This will give the flavors time to meld.
- To assemble the salad, toss the grilled vegetables with the tarragon vinaigrette and top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped tarragon.
Conclusion:
This grilled vegetable salad with tarragon vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer cookouts. The vegetables are grilled to perfection and the tarragon vinaigrette adds a bright and herbaceous flavor. This salad is also very versatile and can be served as a main course or a side dish.
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