Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Skewers with Caprese Twist

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella balls
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for grilling)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep the Veggies: Start by washing and preparing all vegetables. Cut the red onion into wedges, the yellow bell pepper into 1-inch pieces, and the zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds.

2. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Marinate the Vegetables: Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini into the bowl with the marinade. Toss until thoroughly coated. Let them marinate for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

4. Prepare the Grill: Preheat your charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F.

5. Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated vegetables and mini mozzarella balls onto skewers. Alternate the veggies and cheese for a balanced skewer.

6. Grill the Skewers: Lightly brush each skewer with neutral oil to prevent sticking. Grill the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 12-15 minutes.

7. Serve: Remove skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Grilled vegetables, Caprese skewers, Lunch recipe, Charcoal grill, Mediterranean, Fresh basil, Cherry tomatoes, Zucchini skewers, Summer grilling, Easy lunch

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1200 calories

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