MARINATED AND GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH

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I saw Giada De Laurentis of Everyday Italian on the Food Network make this the other day and it looks wonderful. I just bought the ingredients today and can't wait to make it.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
salt and black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 large zucchini
3 large yellow squash

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper and gradually whisk in the olive oil.
  • Slice both of the squash diagonally into 1/4" thick slices.
  • Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl, cover and set aside.
  • Add all the squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 13x9 glass baking dish, cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
  • Can also be refrigerated for up to one day to marinate.
  • Season squash with a little additional salt and pepper and grill on the barbecue or on an indoor grill pan until they are crisp tender and brown, turning occasionally for about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer squash to a serving platter and drizzle with the reserved 3 tablespoons of marinade.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

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