Grilled Vegetable and Manchego Cheese Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A vibrant salad featuring smoky grilled vegetables paired with nutty Manchego cheese and a tangy sherry vinaigrette. This Spanish recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips, and eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 small eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Manchego cheese, shaved
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 clove minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss 1 medium sliced zucchini, 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1-inch strips, and 1 small sliced eggplant with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Grill vegetables for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and charred, then set aside to cool slightly.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens on a serving platter. Top with grilled vegetables and 1/2 cup shaved Manchego cheese. Drizzle with the sherry vinaigrette and serve immediately.