Grilled Vegetable Salad

A salad composed of Grilled vegetables makes

a beautiful and simple first course.

Makes two 1-cup servings

½medium to large red pepper, approximately 4 ounces, cut into ¼-inch slices widthwise

½small zucchini, approximately 3 ounces, ends trimmed, halved widthwise and cut into ¼-inch slices lengthwise

4 ounces trimmed asparagus

¼small eggplant, approximately 3 ounces, ends trimmed, cut into ¼-inch rounds

1green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

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 extra-virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper..

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 1-cup serving:

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