Best 7 Zucchini With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

BALSAMIC GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush zucchini with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over zucchini.
• Cook on preheated grill until beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush balsamic vinegar over the zucchini and continue cooking 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large enamel-coated cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan. , Add vinegar to same pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half. Add zucchini; toss to coat.

BALSAMIC ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Toss zucchini with oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange zucchini in 1 layer in 2 shallow baking pans (1 inch deep). Broil 1 pan of zucchini 3 to 5 inches from heat, without turning, until browned in spots and beginning to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons vinegar over broiled zucchini and shake pan a few times, then continue to broil until most of vinegar is evaporated, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over broiled zucchini and broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute more. Cook remaining pan of zucchini in same manner. Cool to room temperature and serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

ZUCCHINI WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Halve zucchini crosswise; slice lengthwise into 1/4" pieces.
• Arrange zucchini and peppers on a 15 X 10 X 1 inch baking pan that has been lined with foil.
• Combine 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
• Brush onto vegetables.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until just tender.
• While vegetables are baking, combine 1/3 cup oil, vinegar and garlic in a blender until smooth.
• Stir in parsley.
• Place baked vegetables on a serving dish.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle basil and pine nuts on top.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix chopped basil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and garlic. Whisking, blend in oil.
• Thread zucchini on thin skewers so rounds lie flat and pieces touch. Brush generously with basil vinaigrette.
• Place zucchini on a barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium coals or medium heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 4 to 5 seconds).
• Close lid on gas grill. Cook until brown on each side, 5 to 7 minutes total; turn once.
• Push zucchini from skewers onto a platter. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Garnish with basil sprigs. Add salt and pepper to taste.

FILET MIGNON ON CHARRED ONIONS AND ZUCCHINI WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce:
• In a saucepan, cook wine, vinegar, and shallot over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat; discard shallot. Whisk in butter, one piece at a time. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• For meat and vegetables:
• Place a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tsp oil. Place onion in skillet and cook until lightly charred on each side but not blackened.Transfer to paper towels. Season zucchini with salt and pepper. Return skillet to high heat. When very hot, add 1 tsp oil and sear zucchini until brown on each side. Transfer to paper towels. Brush meat with remaining 2 tsp oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return skillet to high heat. When skillet is very hot, sear meat 2 minutes on each side (for rare) or to taste. Arrange 3 zucchini ovals on each of 4 warm plates. Place 3 or 4 onion rings over zucchini. Put a filet on top of onion. Spoon 2 tbsp sauce around each filet, top with a few more onion rings and serve.