Best Grilled Garden Salad Recipes

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GRILLED CHICKEN GARDEN SALAD



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Asparagus in abundance? Here's a deliciously different way to use it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh asparagus spears
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 to 5 oz each)
1 bag (5 oz) ready-to-eat spring mix salad greens
1 pint (2 cups) grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup refrigerated reduced-fat honey Dijon dressing

Steps:

  • Snap or cut off tough ends of asparagus spears; place spears in shallow glass dish. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the oil; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate until grilling time.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining oil, the garlic, rosemary and seasoned salt. Rub both sides of each chicken breast with oil mixture; place in another shallow dish. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook chicken 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice and adding asparagus after 7 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cook asparagus 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
  • Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. In large bowl, toss asparagus, salad greens, tomatoes and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cut chicken into strips; serve over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SUNNY'S EASY GRILLED GARDEN STATE SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Two 1-inch slices pork roll
2 ears corn
Olive oil, for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon deli mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped, plus extra for garnish
1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the pork roll and corn: Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix the honey and liquid smoke in a small bowl. Brush on both sides of the pork roll. Brush the corn on all sides with the olive oil. Place the pork roll slices and corn on the grill above the direct heat, flipping the pork once when a peek beneath reveals grill marks, 3 to 5 minutes total, and rolling the corn occasionally to get some charred kernels, about 10 minutes total. Let cool enough to handle, then chop the pork into cubes small enough to fit on your fork with the other ingredients, like corn and tomato. Cut the kernels of corn off the cobs and discard the cobs. Add the pork and corn kernels to a large bowl.
  • For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, cilantro, thyme, garlic, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small jar with a lid or in small bowl. Shake or whisk until combined.
  • For the salad: Add the chopped tomatoes to the bowl with the chopped pork roll and corn. Drizzle over the dressing and gently toss. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and thyme.

GRILLED "WATERMELON GARDEN" SALAD WITH LIME MANGO DRESSING AND CORNBREAD CROUTONS



Grilled

Few things say Harlem in the summertime like fresh watermelon. In 1935, when African-American business-man George Jones opened his classic movie theater, the Harlem, he didn't just serve the usual fare of soft drinks, candy, and popcorn. In between his home (which was next door) and the theater, he opened what he called a "Watermelon Garden" with picnic tables and umbrellas where patrons could gather and socialize before and after the films. If you've never grilled watermelon in the summertime, then you're in for a treat. Grilling caramelizes the sweetness of the fruit, and the char gives just a hint of smoky flavor. The wood flavor of the grill will come through the watermelon, but it won't be overpowering like the charred tomato or charred vegetables. Just make sure to slice your watermelon thick enough that it doesn't fall apart while you're turning it on the grill. Use some stale cornbread from the day before to add texture. It'll be familiar yet wholly different from anything you're used to.

Provided by JJ Johnson

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 pounds seedless watermelon, peel left on, cut into 1-inch-thick slabs
Olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups 1-inch cubes cornbread
2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, melted
8 fresh shiso leaves, shredded (or Thai basil or mint)
1/2 cup dates, pitted and halved or chopped
1 serrano chile, sliced into rings
1/4 cup Lime Mango Dressing, recipe follows
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup ricotta or mascarpone
1/2 cup coarsely chopped ripe mango
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup dry sake
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon minced seeded bird's-eye chile
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill pan with oil or drizzle the watermelon slices with just enough oil to thinly coat. Season the watermelon slices with salt and place them on the hot grill.
  • Grill each side of the watermelon slices until charred, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Remove the rind and dice the grilled watermelon into large cubes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Toss the pumpkin seeds with the cayenne, sugar and 2 teaspoons oil and place on one prepared baking sheet. Roast until golden, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Toss or brush the cornbread cubes with the melted butter and place in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet. Put in the oven along with the pumpkin seeds and bake for 10 minutes, turning halfway with a flexible spatula. Remove from the oven when the croutons are toasted and golden.
  • Toss the watermelon, shiso, dates and chile in the bowl with the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the cornbread croutons and toss very gently to combine without breaking the croutons. Spoon the salad onto a large platter and garnish with the pumpkin seeds and cheese.
  • Put the mango, lime juice, sake, vinegar, chile and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend on high. After the ingredients are blended, slowly add the oil and continue to blend until the mixture is thickened and emulsified.

GRILLED GARDEN SALAD



Grilled Garden Salad image

The heat of the grill transforms vegetables, intensifying their flavors and drawing out their sweetness. Lemon and thyme add a light, summery note.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 tomatoes, halved
5 pattypan or baby summer squashes, halved if large
2 heads radicchio, quartered
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 red bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed
1 portobello mushroom cap, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 5 to 6 seconds.) Brush vegetables with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, 2 to 8 minutes (times vary depending on vegetable). Transfer grilled vegetables to a platter; add lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper, and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED GARDEN SALAD



Grilled Garden Salad image

Who says a smart salad has to be mostly lettuce-and cold? Heat things up with veggies warm from the grill and the bold flavors of garlic, lemon juice and Parm.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
2 small yellow squash, each cut lengthwise into 3 slices
2 small zucchini, each cut lengthwise into 3 slices
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill corn 15 min. or until kernels are tender and browned, turning occasionally; cool slightly. Meanwhile, grill squash and zucchini 5 min. or until tender, turning occasionally.
  • Cut kernels off cobs; place in medium bowl. Chop squash and zucchini. Add to corn with tomatoes; mix lightly.
  • Mix dressing, lemon juice and garlic. Add to vegetable mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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