A 5 ingredient vegetable marinade
We love simple and healthy sauces, marinades and dressings. Here’s what you’ll need for this one: Just mix these ingredients with a little salt and pepper and you have a delicious dressing for your grilled vegetables. PRO TIP: Toss your vegetables in the marinade AFTER grilling. Cooked vegetables absorb the flavors much better than raw.
Tips for grilling vegetables
I’ve provided a combination of vegetables in the recipe card, but you can really grill any veggie you want. Here are some grilling tips:
Cut the veggies into large pieces (large enough so they don’t fall through the grill grate)Alternatively, you can cut the veggies smaller and use a grill pan or grill basket to place them on the grillDon’t overcook them – A lot of vegetables will get soft and mushy when overcookedToss with a little oil and salt and pepper before grilling, then use the marinade dressing after grilling for the best flavor
But what if I don’t have a grill?
No grill? No problem! Just place the veggies on a sheet pan and roast at 400° Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. Follow the other instructions as noted and just toss the veggies in the marinade after they are cooked. If you don’t have a grill or don’t feel like heating up your grill this is a great option. It is also an easy way to clean out your fridge and do some healthy meal prep over the weekend.
What to serve with healthy grilled vegetables
We are big meat eaters and love grilling, so we usually pair these veggies with some sort of steak or chicken. They go great with:
Healthy Grilled Pineapple ChickenQuick and Easy Carne AsadaKorean BBQ Chicken
Some other options for serving these vegetables are:
As a side for any leftover proteinAs part of a appetizer platter (they are great cold the next day)Tossed with some pastaSpooned over some toasted breadAdded to some scrambled eggs
Your turn to try this grilled vegetable salad
It’s time to get the grill going and celebrate the fresh flavors of summer! Give this easy grilled vegetable recipe a try and leave a comment below and let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram. Tag us @realsimplegood, we love to see what you’re cooking!
