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Grilled Zucchini Spears with Lemon Vinaigrette

Course Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original Cuisine at Home Magazine

Equipment

  • Grill Pan or Grill

Ingredients

Lemon Vinaigrette:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ lemon juice, and zest
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Pinch of sugar, to taste

Zucchini:

  • 2 zucchini quartered lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts toasted
  • 1 tbsp feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp basil chopped

Instructions

  • Make the vinaigrette by whisking together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and re-season if necessary.
  • Toss the zucchini with olive oil, then season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Grill the zucchini, heating a grill (or grill pan) over medium-high heat. Add the spears and grill for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Flip wedges and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Cut each quarter in half crosswise, and return to the bowl.
  • To serve, pour the well-shaken vinaigrette over the zucchini. Add the pine nuts, feta cheese, and basil, then toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Serve warm. Enjoy.