Side dishe for 8

Grilled Zucchini Green Bean Salad

Name: Grilled Zucchini Green Bean Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb green beans; 2 large zucchinis; 2 tbsp + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp italian seasoning; salt and pepper; 4 roma tomatoes; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 8 large dates; 2 tbsp + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; salt

$6.62for 430 minServes 8

Grilled green beans and zucchini combine with tomatoes, basil, dates, and balsamic vinegar for a warm vegetable salad.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Green beans, 1.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$3.11Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1.25 lb$1.79/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.24Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 1.25 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.49Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 10 oz$0.45/oz typical	10 oz	$4.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.24

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperVinegar

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
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Typical price

$1.65 per serving$6.62 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb green beans
2 large zucchinis
2 tbsp + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp italian seasoning
salt and pepper
4 roma tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
8 large dates
2 tbsp + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt

Steps

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400 F.
Toss the green beans and sliced zucchini with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Grill the vegetables for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often, until tender and lightly charred.
Chop the tomatoes, basil, and dates, then place them in a large bowl.
Whisk the balsamic vinegar with 2 teaspoons olive oil and salt.
Toss the grilled vegetables with the tomato mixture and dressing, then rest the salad for 5 minutes.