Description
This vibrant and healthy side dish features a colorful medley of grilled vegetables, perfectly seasoned with aromatic herbs and a hint of lemon juice. Ideal to accompany salmon, these grilled vegetable skewers are quick to prepare and bring a smoky, charred flavor that complements the fish beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 yellow squash, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion, quartered
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
Seasonings and Dressings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Optional – 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat to get it ready for grilling the vegetables.
- Season Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, toss the zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and orange bell pepper with olive oil, kosher salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and dried thyme until evenly coated.
- Thread Vegetables: Carefully thread the seasoned vegetables onto skewers, preparing them for grilling.
- Grill Vegetables: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until grill marks are visible. Flip the skewers over and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the vegetables from the skewers and arrange on a serving plate. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle with the optional finely chopped parsley for a fresh accent.
- Serve: Serve the grilled vegetable skewers immediately alongside your salmon for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Notes
- To prevent skewers from burning, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Cherry tomatoes can burst quickly on the grill, so monitor them closely and consider grilling them on a mesh tray if preferred.
- Adjust grilling time depending on your grill’s temperature and the size of vegetable pieces.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with various herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if you want to add extra flavor.
- Vegetables can be prepped ahead of time; just keep them refrigerated and grill just before serving to maintain freshness.
