Grilled Zucchini Tomato Salad with Avocado Scallion Dressing

Tender zucchini is grilled until smoky and tossed with juicy summer tomatoes and a creamy avocado scallion dressing in this flavor-packed zucchini tomato salad.

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Grilled Zucchini Tomato Salad with Avocado Scallion Dressing

Tender zucchini is grilled until smoky and tossed with juicy summer tomatoes and a creamy avocado scallion dressing in this flavor-packed zucchini tomato salad.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 172kcal

Ingredients

Avocado Scallion Dressing

1/2 medium ripe avocado, pitted and diced
1/2 cup thinly-sliced scallion
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2-3 tablespoons 2% or skim milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Grilled Zucchini Tomato Salad

2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch wide slabs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium ripe avocado, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup cotija cheese
Additional sliced scallions for topping

Instructions

Avocado Scallion Dressing

Combine all dressing ingredients except milk in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Thin dressing as needed with milk until drizzling consistency. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.

Grilled Zucchini Tomato Salad

Brush zucchini slabs with oil and season well with salt and pepper to taste. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400F OR prepare a large skillet to use indoors on stovetop by greasing well.
Place zucchini in a single layer on grill grates or work in batches to cook on stovetop. Turn zucchini occasionally until slightly charred and tender, about 6-8 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch slices when cool enough to handle.
Arrange zucchini, tomato, and avocado on a large serving plate. Top with dressing, cilantro, and cotija. Toss salad until everything is evenly combined and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top salad with additional scallions for serving and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.

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