North Shore Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad
A fresh grilled vegetable salad featuring smoky charred peppers and zucchini, topped with creamy goat cheese and a bright lemon vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs divided olive oil, divided salt, black pepper into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds zucchini
- 1 large, quartered and seeded red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
- 1 tsp, divided salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 oz, crumbled goat cheese
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Toss 1 sliced medium zucchini and 1 quartered red bell pepper with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Grill vegetables for 4-5 minutes per side until grill marks appear and vegetables soften, turning occasionally.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 4: Toss 4 cups mixed salad greens with the lemon vinaigrette. Arrange grilled vegetables on top and sprinkle with 3 oz crumbled goat cheese before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does North Shore Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover North Shore Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep divided olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in North Shore Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale North Shore Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is North Shore Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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