Grilled Zucchini & Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This grilled zucchini and corn salad is our latest summer obsession. Charred vegetables are tossed with a vibrant basil vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta, creating a salad that’s bold, fresh, and full of texture. It’s the kind of dish you’ll want to serve all summer long—from casual weeknights to holiday weekends.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248kcal
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Ingredients
- 2-3 ears corn, husks and silk removed
- 2-3 zucchini, ends trimmed, cut into quartered wedges
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil
- ¾ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup feta, crumbled
- ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ - ½ cup basil vinaigrette, or other light vinaigrette
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
- Season the zucchini. Place quartered zucchini wedges in a large mixing bowl, then drizzle with 2 Tbsp avocado oil, ¾ tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss to thoroughly coat.
- Grill the corn and zucchini. Preheat a grill to medium-high. When hot, coat with nonstick grill spray. Place shucked corn and seasoned zucchini wedges directly on grill grates, then cook for 3-4 minutes per side, about 12-14 minutes total, or until the corn is charred on all sides and the zucchini is tender and has almost a creamy texture.
- Cut the veggies. Allow the corn and zucchini to cool for about 5 minutes, then use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off of each ear of corn. Slice the zucchini into ½-inch pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Assemble the salad. To the zucchini and corn, add ⅓ cup crumbled feta, ⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts, and ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions. Drizzle with ¼ cup of basil vinaigrette (or whichever dressing you're using), then toss to thoroughly coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or at room temperature with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt. Feel free to top with additional feta, walnuts, or scallions!
Notes
- Leftover basil vinaigrette will keep for up to 2 weeks in a fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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