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Grilled Vegetable Salad
A salad composed of Grilled vegetables makes
a beautiful and simple first course.
Makes two
½medium to large red pepper, approximately 4 ounces, cut into
½small zucchini, approximately 3 ounces, ends trimmed, halved widthwise and cut into
4 ounces trimmed asparagus
¼small eggplant, approximately 3 ounces, ends trimmed, cut into
1green onion, cut into
1garlic clove, crushed
1tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3leaves basil, sliced thinly
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
1.Preheat Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro, fitted with the Grill plate, to Medium..
2.While Grill is heating, place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.. Toss with garlic, 1 tablespoon
3.Once preheated (about 10 minutes), put vegetables onto Grill in a single layer.. Grill vegetables until tender, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side.. Vegetables should be cooked in at least 2 batches..
4..Once all vegetables are Grilled, put back in mixing bowl and toss with remaining teaspoon of olive oil, salt and pepper, basil, and lemon juice or vinegar..
5..Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.. Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature..
Nutritional information per
Calories 126 (62% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 3g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 541mg • calc. 37mg • fiber 5g
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
A quick hors d’oeuvre that is sure to impress. If you are expecting a
larger crowd, simply double the recipe.
Makes about 4 servings
12spears trimmed asparagus (about 6 ounces)
1teaspoon extra virgin olive oil pinch freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2to 3 tablespoons coarsely grated or shredded Parmesan
2to 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1.Preheat the Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro, fitted with the Grill plate, to Medium..
2.While the Grill is preheating (about 10 minutes), toss the asparagus with the olive oil, pepper and lemon juice.. Top each asparagus spear with about a pinch of Parmesan, and then wrap each with half a piece of the prosciutto..
3.Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning 3 to 4 times until prosciutto is crisped..
4.Serve immediately..
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 63 (50% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 6g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 10mg • sod. 434mg • calc. 46mg • fiber 1g
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