Honey-Glazed Grilled Vegetable & Goat Cheese Salad
Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of this Honey-Glazed Grilled Vegetable & Goat Cheese Salad! Picture vibrant heirloom tomatoes, yellow squash, and zucchini, perfectly grilled with a luscious honey-butter glaze that caramelizes to perfection. These tender, smoky vegetables are then tossed with tangy crumbled goat cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that's simply irresistible. A light, fresh, and surprisingly decadent dish that's perfect for a summer gathering or a special weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large heirloom tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 large yellow squash, halved lengthwise
- 2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 log (4 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
- Orange zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In small saucepot, cook honey, sugar and butter over medium heat 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Makes about 1/2 cup honey mixture. Sprinkle tomatoes, squash and zucchini with salt and pepper; brush 1 side of vegetables with honey mixture. Place vegetables, honey side down, on hot grill rack; cover and cook squash and zucchini 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, removing tomatoes after 5 minutes, turning once and brushing with honey mixture halfway through cooking. Transfer vegetables to cutting board; cool 10 minutes and coarsely chop. Makes about 8 cups vegetables. Serve vegetables sprinkled with cheese garnished with orange zest, if desired.
