WHOLE GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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A simple, easy way to grill zucchini in the summer. Cook it whole, until it is tender all the way through, then slice, dress and serve. You get the wonderful smoky flavor of the grill without having to babysit your vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium zucchinis
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  • Put the zucchini on the grill and cover. Cook, turning every 5 minutes, until slightly charred all over and tender when poked with the tip of a paring knife, 15 20 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the basil, oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices, arrange on a plate, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the chives.

Joyce Djatche
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled zucchini and they always ask for seconds.


Ashish Sarker
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have extra zucchini from my garden and this recipe is a great way to use it up.


Mis Sikha
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Lija sheikh
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled zucchini and they always ask for seconds.


Bijoy Sobij
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the zucchini and the basil vinaigrette is delicious.


Bella Mielke
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have extra zucchini from my garden and this recipe is a great way to use it up.


Emran Jewel
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Albert James
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled zucchini and they always ask for seconds.


Dolgoon dol
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it as a side dish, a main course, and even an appetizer. It's always delicious.


Arif Atif
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Taiwo Taiwo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The grilled zucchini is so tender and flavorful, and the basil vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Sakr Al Ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Hacibul hacibulhasan
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the zucchini and the basil vinaigrette is delicious.


Joe Happy
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This is my new favorite way to cook zucchini! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Brennan Richmond
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The zucchini was so tender and flavorful, and the basil vinaigrette was a perfect complement.


Glenda Miles
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This recipe is fantastic! I love the combination of the grilled zucchini and the basil vinaigrette. It's a perfect summer dish.


Md Bkias
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I've never been a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the zucchini and the basil vinaigrette is a perfect match. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rayne “Cyanide revenge -killjoy” Bogner
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Wow! This dish is so simple, yet so flavorful. The zucchini is grilled to perfection and the basil vinaigrette is divine. I'm definitely adding this to my regular grilling rotation.


Shamme Biswas
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This grilled zucchini recipe is a definite keeper! The basil vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the smoky, tender zucchini. I'll be making this again and again all summer long.