This simple heirloom tomato grilled veggie salad is easy to make and delicious. It’s a combination of fresh and grilled veggies topped with a lemon vinaigrette.
Here in the south, we don’t get to ease our way into summer…you just open the door one day and it smacks you in the face! The good news is, the warmer weather brings us all the delicious summer veggies and one of my favorite ways to enjoy this harvest is in a big salad.
Salad doesn’t always have to include lettuce, in fact, some of my favorite salads don’t include lettuce at all, like this corn salad and this caprese salad. I just toss all of my favorite veggies in a large bowl along with a good vinaigrette. This time, I even grilled up a few of the firmer veggies for more flavor. It’s so simple, yet very delicious.
You can’t get much fresher than this! Salads like these make the perfect side for picnics and BBQs. Feel free to substitute your favorite summer veggies or use regular tomatoes, if you don’t have access to heirloom. Enjoy!
Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Veggie Salad
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
This simple salad is easy to make and delicious. It’s a combination of fresh and grilled veggies topped with a lemon vinaigrette. Perfect side for summer get togethers & BBQs. Omit corn for a paleo friendly version.
Ingredients
- 1–2 large fresh ears of corn, shucked (omit for paleo friendly version)
- 1/2–1 cup asparagus, ends trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise, and chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 yellow squash, ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise, and chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into large chunks
- 1–2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2–1 cup baby heirloom tomatoes, larger ones halved
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, plus more whole leaves for decoration (optional)
- handful of sorrel, optional
- 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, plus more for brushing onto grilled veggies
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1 minced clove of garlic
- plenty of salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place corn, zucchini, squash, asparagus, and onion on a large baking pan. Drizzle a bit of oil over top and toss to coat. Place corn onto the hot grill and cut veggies into a grill basket. Grill corn for a few minutes per side, until lightly charred. Grill veggies until slightly tender.
- Remove corn from the grill and cut kernels off the cob. Place into a large bowl along with grilled veggies, tomatoes, and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Combine oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Best served right away or refrigerate until needed.
- Category: Salad, Gluten-Free, Vegan
You may also enjoy these similar recipes:
Southwestern Taco Salad
Grilled Corn Salad
Avocado Caprese Salad
I can’t wait to shop the farmers market and then make this gorgeous salad – this is what summer is all about!
I am SO in love with this salad and these photos! Such a beautiful, healthy way to get in all that summer produce 🙂
Aw thank you Liz! I love salads like these. They’re simple to put together and yet so delicious!
OMG I want to make this this weekend!! Looks amazing!
This looks heavenly!! I will be making for dinner tommorow!!!!Thanks for sharing Joscelyn. 🙂
This salad is absolutely gorgeous, Joscelyn! The colors are so mesmerizing and fun, it’s like a watercolor explosion! What a great summer dish.
Aw thanks friend. It was so much fun to make (and eat)! I hope you’re have a wonderful week!
All i have to say is yum! everything about this post and meal is beautiful!
Thanks Janella. Have a wonderful evening!
Wow not only does this look super yummy…but your photos are amazing!! Love this!
Thanks for the encouragement, Meghan!
These are wonderful pictures!! Looks completely mouth watering!
Thank you Carly. Have a great evening!
Wow!! thanks for such a ‘yummy’ post .. love the pics
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Thanks Daisy!
This looks so refreshing and delicious!!!
Thank you!
Amazing, this looks like taken straight from a cook book! The photos and the food just look perfect! Yummy 🙂
Thank you Nicole! Have a great week!
OMG! Thank God its lunch time! This makes me so hungry
Thanks Taylor!
salad is always a healthy option. and it also looks really yummy. definetly gonna try this!!
Thanks Zarin!
This looks SO GOOD! I’m going to make this for my beach lunch tomorrow!!
Thanks for trying it out Hanna! Have fun at the beach !
I am loving this salad. I’ve been trying to expand my horizons when it comes to food and this is perfect. It also helps that I’ve gained a little winter weight and want to eat healthier so I can look great poolside! Great post!
Thanks Keisha!