Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

Grilling vegetables with this balsamic dressing gives them a wonderful sweetness! This is a great side dish for salmon or chicken.

 

Ingredients

    4 sweet peppers
    2 medium zucchini
    1 vidalia onion
    Balsamic Dressing:
    1/3 cup olive oil
    3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    1 tsp basil  
    salt and  freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Core and seed peppers; cut into 1-inch widths and place in large bowl. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch  thick strips; add to bowl.

Cut onion into 1/2-inch thick rings. Set aside on plate.

Balsamic Dressing: In bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Toss half with vegetables, brushing over onions; let stand for 10 minutes.

Place vegetables on greased grill pan over medium-high heat; turning once, until tender and lightly charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to platter and drizzle with remaining dressing.Serve hot or at room temperature.