Grilled Zucchini With Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 8 zucchini, rinsed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (3 lb. total)
• basil sprig
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, mix chopped basil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and garlic. whisking, blend in oil.
• 2 thread zucchini on thin skewers so rounds lie flat and pieces touch. brush generously with basil vinaigrette.
• 3 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).
• 4 close lid on gas grill. cook until brown on each side, 5 to 7 minutes total; turn once.
• 5 push zucchini from skewers onto a platter. drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. garnish with basil sprigs. add salt and pepper to taste.