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Source: Jackie Mills, RD, Coastal Living Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 14 minutes Yield: Makes 4 servings
Salad Ingredients: 4 plum or small heirloom tomatoes, halved 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 4 slices 2 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
2 baby eggplant, cut lengthwise into 4 slices 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 4 wedges 1 large red onion, cut into thick slices 1 pound asparagus 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 6 cups mixed salad greens
Preheat grill to medium-high (350° to 400°). Combine vegetables in a large bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Grill, on greased grill rack, 5 to 6 minutes on each side, removing vegetables as they become tender. Cut grilled vegetables into bite-size pieces. Toss salad greens with ¼ cup Pistachio Vinaigrette, and divide among 4 salad plates. Place vegetables on greens, and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese. Serve with remaining dressing.
Pistachio Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon olive oil ¼ cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Stir in pistachios and chopped fresh cilantro just before serving. Makes ½ cup. |