Recipe of Grilled Vegetable Salad - Food Recipes

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Title: GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD
Categories : Vegetables, Salads
Serving size: 6 servings 1 lg Eggplant (10oz) 1 Sweet red pepper 1 Sweet yellow pepper 2 Zucchini 1 Red onion 12 Mushrooms 1 Tomato; chopped 1/3 c Black olives; slivered ----------------------------------DRESSING---------------------------------- 1/4 c Balsamic/red wine vinegar 1 tb Dijon mustard 2 cl Garlic; minced 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 1/3 c Basil; fresh, chopped 1/2 c Olive oil Cut eggplant into 1-inch thick slices. in colander, layer eggplant, sprinkling each layer lightly with salt. Let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grill red and yellow peppers on greased grill over medium-high heat, turning often, for 10 minutes or until roasted. Let cool. Peel, seed and cut into 1-inch squares. Place in large bowl. Cut zucchini and onion into 1/2-inch thick slices; set aside separately. Trim ends of muchroom stems. Rinse eggplant under cold water; pat thoroughly dry. Lightly brush vegetables with oil. Grill mushrooms and onion, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes. Grill zucchini and eggplant for 10 minutes or until tender-crisp. halve zucchini, quarter onions and cube eggplant slices; add to peppers along with mushrooms. Dressing: in bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; whisk in basil, then oil in steady stream. Pour over vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving. Garnish with tomato and olives. -----