Description
A delightful salad featuring grilled zucchini, sweet corn, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Slice the zucchinis into thick rounds and brush them lightly with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Grill the zucchini slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and marked. Remove and let cool before chopping.
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled zucchini, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta or use a plant-based cheese.
- For extra flavor, marinate the zucchini in olive oil and herbs before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Grilled Zucchini, Corn Salad, Feta, Summer Salad, Vegetarian Recipe