12 Grilled Salad Recipes Featuring Corn, Tomatoes, Zucchini, and More

Why should meat and fish get all the live-fire love? See what a touch of smoke can do to electric summer produce like sweet peppers, squeaky-fresh leeks, and just-picked corn. Welcome to grilled salad season.
Ryan Liebe1/12Grilled Zucchini and Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs
We like the texture of the leeks and zucchini when left al dente—if grilled too long, they’ll both go floppy. Grill vegetables whole, or cut them into big, chunky pieces. You won’t lose them through the grates, plus you’ll get a nice char without overcooking.
2/12Charred and Raw Corn with Chile and Cheese
All the flavors of a Mexican grilled corn on the cob, now in a convenient, tossed-together form.
Ryan Liebe3/12Grilled Eggplant and Greens with Spiced Yogurt
First time grilling your greens? Lay them across the grill grates so they don’t fall through, and be ready to turn them—they char quickly. Keep the vegetables moving while you grill so they brown all over (this means you need to stand by, tongs in hand, while they cook).
Ryan Liebe4/12Grilled Bread Salad with Sweet Peppers and Onions
Our grilled version of panzanella boasts sweet-and-sour flavors and gets even better as it sits. No need to serve this salads piping hot. Cook the veg ahead and assemble the dishes later—it's great at room temperature.
Ryan Liebe5/12Grilled Mushrooms and Carrots with Sesame
The nutty, woodsy mushrooms play up the sweetness of the carrots. Memorize the dressing—it’s great on pretty much everything. Oil will allow the produce to take on even color and also help round out the dish’s flavor. Just don’t use butter—it’ll burn.
Ryan Liebe6/12Grilled Panzanella
Grilling the bread dries it out a bit, so it can absorb more dressing.
Alex Lau7/12Grilled Little Gem Salad with Pita Croutons
Yes—you can grill lettuce. And it’s worth it.
Jessup Deane8/12Grilled Corn and Nectarine Salad with Toasted Spice Vinaigrette
The sweetness of nectarines makes for some fascinating bites. (This recipe was developed with IBM's Chef Watson.)

Tuukka Koski10/12Grilled Vegetable and Rice Salad with Fish-Sauce Vinaigrette
Grilled okra, toasted coconut, and a punchy vinaigrette steal the show.

