25 April 2025

Grilled Mediterranean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Name: Grilled Mediterranean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 60 ml Balsamic vinegar; 0.5 tsp Capers; 0.5 tsp Minced garlic; 2 tbsp Sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped; Red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips; Asparagus spears; Zucchini, sliced; Red onion, sliced; 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and ground black pepper (to taste); Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered; 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, roughly chopped; 0.25 cup Reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled; Fresh basil, chopped (to taste)

Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM

🥗 Grilled Mediterranean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

This Grilled Mediterranean Salad 🌿 bursts with color and flavor — smoky grilled vegetables, creamy feta, and tangy sun-dried tomato vinaigrette come together for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for warm-weather dining or a healthy lunch any day of the week!

🌞 Why You’ll Love It

This salad captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine — fresh vegetables, olive oil, feta, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette that ties everything together. It’s high in protein from eggs and feta, low in calories, and full of antioxidants from the grilled veggies.

🧄 The Secret: Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

The vinaigrette is the heart of this recipe 💚. Blending balsamic vinegar, capers, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes gives a bold, tangy flavor that perfectly complements smoky vegetables. It’s a quick, healthy dressing that you’ll want to drizzle on everything!

🔥 Grilling for Depth of Flavor

Grilling the vegetables adds a beautiful charred sweetness and soft texture that makes this salad special. Zucchini, asparagus, bell peppers, and red onions are tossed with olive oil and simply seasoned — then grilled to perfection.

🧀 Finishing Touches

Top your bowl with hard-boiled eggs, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and fresh basil 🌿. Each bite delivers a balance of creamy, salty, and tangy notes that will keep you coming back for more.

💡 Pro Tips

🥚 Make the vinaigrette ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
🫒 Swap feta for goat cheese if you prefer a creamier texture.
🫑 Use a grill pan indoors during cooler months for the same great flavor.
🍋 Add a squeeze of lemon for extra freshness before serving.

🌍 Mediterranean Goodness in Every Bite

This healthy Mediterranean grilled salad is not just visually stunning — it’s packed with nutrients, fiber, and protein. It fits easily into low-carb, high-protein, or balanced meal plans, making it a perfect choice for fitness enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

Enjoy it warm off the grill or chilled as a make-ahead meal. Either way, this salad brings the sunshine and flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table ☀️🇬🇷

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Servings

Tools Used

GrillFood Processor Mixing Bowl Knife Chopping Board

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 plate

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 0mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 0g0%

Sugars 0g

Protein 10g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.