Grilled Zucchini with Burrata and Pine Nuts.
This grilled zucchini is marinated in a tangy vinaigrette, covered in creamy burrata cheese and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts for crunch. Perfect side dish for summer with lots of flavor and crunch.
I’ve got a new favorite way to eat something green!
If you adore briney flavors like I do, along with all the grilled vegetables and burrata cheese, you’re going to LOVE this recipe. Promise.
I’ve been craving a dish like this ever since making my grilled peppers with burrata a few months ago. That recipe is out of this world. The peppers are charred and sweet and drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette. Then topped with burrata and crunchy breadcrumbs!
Given my obsession with zucchini, I knew it had to be amazing!
So glad I was right.
It’s easy too!
I slice the zucchini and then draw some of the liquid out with some salt. Toss it on the grill, then marinate for a few minutes in a delicious red wine vinaigrette! Top it off with creamy burrata, crunchy and buttery toasted pine nuts and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
DEVOUR.
This is so unbelievably delicious. The zucchini is smoky but also has that briney flavor from the dressing. It softens perfectly while marinating for just a few minutes – I actually crave this flavor.
The burrata on top is so soft and melty and creamy. The pine nuts add the crunch that we all love so much. It’s just the perfect combination.
Right now it’s my ideal summer side dish! Well, to be honest, I could eat this as a main dish. Eddie would think I’m certifiable though. So, a side dish in our house it is!
You can serve it with my BBQ grilled spatchcock chicken or even this coffee crusted steak.
Or! If you’re like me and the idea of a plate like this alone sounds like heaven, toast some sourdough bread. Use it to scoop up the vinaigrette or even throw the zucchini and burrata on top. I’ve done it and it’s fantastic.
Either way, you can’t go wrong with these flavors!
Grilled Zucchini with Burrata and Pine Nuts
Grilled Marinated Zucchini with Burrata
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini squash, sliced into thin strips
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high. Let it heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Cut the zucchini into thin slices, about ¼ inch. I find this works best with a knife, as I actually like the slices about ¼ inch thick. If you’d like thinner slices, you can use a mandolin or vegetable peeler.
- Place the zucchini strips on the towel lined sheet and sprinkle all over with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, garlic and olive oil with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Set it aside. I also toast the pine nuts at this time! I place them in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Stir and shake the pan until golden and toasty - about 5 minutes. Do not walk away from the pan!
- The zucchini will have released a lot of liquid by now, so pat it completely dry with a paper towel. Place the zucchini directly on the grill. Grill for 1 to 3 minutes per side, just until grill marks appear and it starts to soften. Remove the zucchini from the grill.
- Place the zucchini in a baking dish or on a platter. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to marinate in the dressing. I turn the pieces a few times so they are covered all over with the dressing. Top with the burrata cheese and pine nuts. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and serve!
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3 Comments on “Grilled Zucchini with Burrata and Pine Nuts.”
This was delicious. Who doesn’t love burrata? But the vinaigrette made this. My husband asked for the remainder after we’d eaten all the zucchini. And the toasted pine nuts added a superb crunch. You are amazing at what you do – thanks!!
This was DELICIOUS! we did a bbq night and did all sorts of things like chicken, corn, other sides, and made this thinking “oh zucchini yum”… it stole the show. our favorite thing on the plate! we used pepitas instead because we cheaped out on the pine nuts.. but still beyond. delish.
I wanted to bring this to a party, so I used a y peeler to slice the zucchini into super thin strips, salted to draw out the water, then marinated in the vinaigrette for a few hours instead of grilling. Spread burrata on toasted sourdough and piled the zucchini on top. AH-MAZ-ING.