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Grilled Yellow Squash with Fresh Dill Vinaigrette and Feta

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Grilled Squash with Feta

I’m not sure what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but here in California it’s definitely grilling season.  While I’m a big fan of grilled meat, I think I might like grilled squash even more.  Usually I do nothing more than dress some zucchini slices with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper before tossing them on the grill, but I wanted to do something a little different with the gorgeous yellow squash I picked up at the Farmer’s Market last week.  I hope you enjoy it!

Grilled Yellow Squash with Fresh Dill Vinaigrette and Feta

4 – 6 small yellow squash (or zucchini)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or substitute your favorite vinegar)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
4 – 6 small yellow squash (or zucchini)
crumbled feta cheese

1. Preheat gas grill or prepare coals for charcoal grill
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and chopped dill.  Slowly whisk in olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in shallot slices;  set aside.
3. Slice squash in half, lengthwise, then add them all to the bowl of vinaigrette.  Toss to coat.
4. Remove squash from marinade and grill over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on each side until grill marks appear and the squash is just tender.  Remove to a plate, spoon remaining vinaigrette over the squash and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.  Serve immediately.

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  1. 12th Man says

    I've had a million excuses for never starting my own herb garden, but this is yet another reminder of what I'm missing. So off to get some containers I go ...
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  4. DessertForTwo says

    I think you're the first blogger to post a summer squash recipe so far. Thank you! I'm already over-run with zucchini and it's only June! I can't wait to try this!
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  5. Sara says

    Mmmm! That looks yummy! Definitely going to try this soon. I have about 30 dill volunteers in my garden this year. It's crazy!
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  6. Joellen says

    I must say your pictures always look so tempting - I too am just beginning a herb garden - and I am in NY at the other end of the US
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  10. Alta says

    A dill vinaigrette! How perfect - I was planning on grilling some veggies (asparagus, yellow squash, red bell pepper) alongside some chicken tomorrow night. I have leftover dill from making pickles, so this will be perfect!
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  11. Joanne says

    I definitely like grilled squash and grilled eggplant a lot more than grilled meat. That sweet smoky flavor that comes out...amazing. I love the vinaigrette for this...and the feta - perfect choice!
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  12. Beau says

    There is no local squash to be had yet in my corner of Kansas, so I'll just have to stare and drool at the pictures a bit longer...
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  13. Robin says

    This sounds wonderful! I live in the South and my garden is producing lots of squash right now, definitely needed something new to try. Thanks! :)
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  16. Jodi says

    Wow, another great recipe to add to my summer grilling rotation. I can't wait to plan my next barbecue and feature all of these!
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  20. Steffi says

    I stumbled across your website from another blog i follow, and WOW. I have already made your cucumber salad, sweet potato fries, and the squash. TO RAVE REVIEWS!!! Keep on blogging, so I can keep on cooking! :)
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