Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad- marinated and grilled portobello caps give this salad a delicious meaty texture that even carnivores will love! 

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad- marinated and grilled portobello caps give this salad a delicious meaty texture that even carnivores will love! (plant-based, gluten-free)

Almost any meal can be elevated about 10 notches by adding grilled vegetables, don’t you agree?

This summer salad features all of my favorites: marinated portobello mushrooms, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado. All served on a bed of crisp romaine topped with a delicious balsamic dressing. It truly is summer at it’s finest!

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad- marinated and grilled portobello caps give this salad a delicious meaty texture that even carnivores will love! (plant-based, gluten-free)

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad Ingredients

  • Portobello Mushrooms– marinating the mushrooms in a combination of balsamic and tamari gives them a juicy texture and helps their umami flavor shine.
  • Asparagus– as someone who isn’t a huge fan of asparagus, I find the best way to prepare it is grilled. Chopped up into bite size pieces, it makes the perfect green addition to this salad.
  • Roma Tomatoes– I like to use roma tomatoes because I find that they’re easier to cut in half and grill. That said, any kind of tomatoes will work.
  • Red Onion– grilled red onion adds a delicious savory oomph.
  • Avocado– if you’ve never had grilled avocado now is the perfect time to start! The heat sort of melts the avocado which enhances the buttery texture.
  • Romaine– crisp romaine makes for the perfect vessel to top with grilled veggies and a simple balsamic dressing.
  • Vegan Mozzarella– this part is totally optional but I love topping it with slices of Miyoko’s cultured mozzarella. Choosing a quality plant-based cheese is always worth it!
  • Fresh Basil– you could definitely get away with leaving out the fresh basil but I just love the summery flavor it adds to the salad. It pairs perfectly with the grilled tomato, fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinegar.

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad- marinated and grilled portobello caps give this salad a delicious meaty texture that even carnivores will love! (plant-based, gluten-free)

How to Make Grilled Vegetable Summer Salads

The best part about these salads is how easy clean-up is! When everything is cooked on the grill there are no pots or pans to worry about which is awesome.

  1. Whisk together the marinade then pour over the mushrooms. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes.
  2. Place the chopped romaine in a large bowl then store in the refrigerator to keep cool.
  3. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl then set aside.
  4. Once the mushrooms have absorbed the marinade, it’s time to grill! Cook the asparagus, tomato, mushrooms, red onion and avocado until tender and charred on both sides.
  5. Top the romaine with grilled veggies, vegan mozzarella and fresh basil. Serve with balsamic dressing and enjoy!

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad- marinated and grilled portobello caps give this salad a delicious meaty texture that even carnivores will love! (plant-based, gluten-free)

I know you guys are going to be obsessed with this salad once you try it! It’s definitely going to be on repeat in our house all summer long.

Still craving more summer salads? Check these out:

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad- marinated and grilled portobello caps give this salad a delicious meaty texture that even carnivores will love! (plant-based, gluten-free)

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad

Grilled Vegetable Summer Salad- marinated and grilled portobello caps give this salad a delicious meaty texture that even carnivores will love! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 4 portobello mushroom caps, sliced in 1/2-inch strips
  • 3 roma tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 bunch asparagus, thick ends trimmed
  • 2 avocados, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 14 ounces romaine lettuce, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces vegan mozzarella, sliced, I like Miyokos (optional)
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves, for garnish

For the Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons high heat oil, plus more for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons tamari

For the Dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the ingredients for marinade. Place the sliced portobello mushrooms in the bowl then toss until evenly coated in the marinade. Set aside for at 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes or so.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Whisk everything together in a small bowl or measuring cup then set aside.
  • Place the chopped romaine in a large bowl then refrigerate while you grill the vegetables (mushrooms to red onion). Coat the vegetables with high heat oil and grill until slightly tender and golden brown. 
  • Cut the grilled vegetables into smaller pieces then serve immediately overtop of romaine with mozzarella and dressing,

Notes

*Nutrition Facts do not include mozzarella

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 827mg, Potassium: 1223mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 9205IU, Vitamin C: 21.6mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 2.7mg
Course: dinner, Salad
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