GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

My Italian-style grilled veggies have a wonderful sweet and sour dressing. Best of all, I pick the fresh veggies and herbs from my garden. -Laura Mast, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt
SALAD:
1 small zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine zucchini, yellow pepper and tomatoes. Add oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a grill wok or an open grill basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally., Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl; sprinkle with herbs. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.