Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Platter with Herb Vinaigrette

2026-04-08

# Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Platter with Herb Vinaigrette

- topic: cooking_with_recipe - meal: Dinner - cuisine: Mediterranean - difficulty: Easy - date: 2026-04-08 ## Serves / Time / Why it works Serves 4 | ~30 minutes | Mixed veg grilled in olive oil; herb vinaigrette adds brightness and healthy fats. ## Ingredients - 1 eggplant, 1/2-inch slices - 1 zucchini, 1/2-inch slices - 1 red bell pepper, thick strips - 1 red onion, thick rings - 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for grill) - 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper - Vinaigrette: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon, 1 garlic clove minced, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp chopped basil, pinch salt/pepper ## Method 1) Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high; oil grates. 2) Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper. 3) Grill 3–5 minutes per side until tender with char marks. 4) Whisk vinaigrette. Arrange grilled veg on a platter; drizzle with vinaigrette. ## Tips - Keep slices even to avoid burning thin pieces. - Add halloumi or shrimp skewers to make it a full meal. - Serve with whole-grain bread to mop up vinaigrette.

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