Name: Grilled Zucchini & Halloumi Skewers with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette | Easy Summer Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into medium chunks; 2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into medium chunks; 1 cup halloumi cheese, cut into medium chunks; Fresh mint, basil, or dill, roughly chopped for serving; Wooden skewers, soaked in water; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar (or substitute with white vinegar); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey mustard; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped (or 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Ingredients

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For the Skewers:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into medium chunks
2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into medium chunks
1 cup halloumi cheese, cut into medium chunks
Fresh mint, basil, or dill, roughly chopped for serving
Wooden skewers, soaked in water

For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette:

Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar (or substitute with white vinegar)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped (or 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to medium-high heat.
Prepare the Skewers: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, and halloumi cheese. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
Assemble the Skewers: Thread the zucchini, squash, and halloumi onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating between each. Ensure the pieces are snug but not too tight to allow even cooking.
Grill the Skewers: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every couple of minutes to achieve grill marks on all sides and ensure the squash is tender.
Prepare the Vinaigrette: While the skewers are grilling, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, white vinegar, olive oil, honey mustard, chopped garlic, shallot (or chives), kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
Serve: Once the skewers are cooked, remove them from the grill and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle the lemon herb vinaigrette over the top and sprinkle with your choice of chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately.