Grilled Summer Squash Recipe

Ingredients

1/4

cup olive oil

2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2

tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

2

teaspoons Dijon mustard

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

3

yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into slices (about 1 lb)

2

medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into slices (about 1 lb)

Whole fresh basil leaves, if desired

Preparation

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the oil, the vinegar, chopped basil, mustard, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.

Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over yellow squash and zucchini; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place vegetables on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until vegetables are tender.

Place vegetables in serving bowl. Drizzle with reserved vinaigrette. Garnish with basil leaves.