2 in 1 Grilled Vegetable Caprese Salad

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This grilled vegetable salad starts with garden fresh zucchini and squash, so this is a great summer side dish.

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Slice the squash in 1/4" thick planks. This makes it easier to grill without the veggies slipping through the grates. 

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Slice sweet onions into 1/2" thick slices and skewer with a wooden stick. This prevents the onions from falling apart on the grill. 

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Brush the vegetables with olive oil and place on a hot grill to cook until the veg is tender w/ great grill marks.

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Flip the veggies to get a nice char on both sides. 

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While the veggies grill prep the "caprese" part of the salad w/fresh roma tomatoes, cut into rounds.

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And slice fresh mozzarella cheese into 1/4" to 1/2" thick rounds to layer with the grilled tomato & veg.

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Arrange the grilled vegetables and sliced tomatoes on a rimmed serving platter.

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Tuck rounds of Mozzarella cheese between the grilled veggies and tomatoes for the grilled caprese salad. 

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Add a tangy balsamic dressing to the grilled vegetable salad. This adds another layer of flavor. 

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You'll love this healthy grilled vegetable salad recipe for summer meals.

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