Grilled Zucchini, Chickpea, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad

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INGREDIENTS:
4 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chopped basil
4 oz crumbled goat cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ lemon

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat grill to medium high-heat. Brush zucchini with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini on hot grill and cook until charred and just beginning to soften, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool to room temperature. When the zucchini is cool, chop into pieces.
In a large bowl, combined chopped zucchini, tomatoes, chickpeas, the remaining olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Toss. Add the basil and goat cheese. Gently stir and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Squeeze lemon overtop salad and serve.

Alternate flavors: Mediterranean, Garlic & Herb

Tag: Salad

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Mediterranean

 
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