GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH GREENS, TOMATOES, HERBS, OLIVES AND CHEESE

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Categories     Salad     Dairy     Leafy Green     Herb     Olive     Tomato     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Bell Pepper     Beet     Zucchini     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 large red onion,cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
12 baby beets, stems trimmed to 1 inch, peeled, halved lengthwise
3 small zucchini, each cut lengthwise into 4 slices
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch-wide strips
6 slices country-style-French bread
Additional olive oil
10 cups mixed baby greens
4 large tomatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh majoram
3/4 cup chilled fresh mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 2 ounces)
3/4 cup brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamanta)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Whisk 3/4 cup oil and vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Place onion, beets, zucchini, eggplants, and red bell pepper on baking sheet. Brush both sides with some of vinaigrette. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side for beets, 6 minutes per side for onion and 4 minutes per side for zucchini, eggplant, and peppers. (Vegetables can be grilled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Brush bread with additional olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill bread until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Arrange greens on large platter. Overlap tomatoes atop greens in center of platter. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Arrange grilled vegetables atop greens around edge of platter. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over tomatoes and grilled vegetables. Sprinkle tomatoes and vegetables with herbs. Sprinkle tomatoes with goat cheese. Sprinkle Romano cheese over all. Garnish with olives. Serve with bread.

ds daniyal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Sohail
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Billa Fashionista
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Lacee Mei
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Mona Elshafeiy
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I'm not a big fan of grilled vegetables, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what makes it.


Ezinne Princess
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.


Brenda Montgomery
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with a few basic ingredients, but the combination of flavors is amazing.


Kashif best
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I had some grilled zucchini and eggplant that I used in this salad and it turned out great.


Matshepho Gololo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of grilled vegetables, greens, tomatoes, herbs, olives, and cheese. It was a great way to showcase the bounty of summer produce.


Robert W Williams
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This salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. The grilled vegetables are smoky and slightly caramelized, the greens are crisp and refreshing, and the tomatoes are juicy and sweet. The herbs, olives, and cheese add a wonderful depth of flavor and