GARDEN VEGETABLE PLATTER

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  • 6

Ingredients

  • Vegetables:
  • 1 small eggplant 1
  • 1 each green and golden zucchini, thinly sliced 1
  • 8 oz Italian green beans, trimmed 250 g
  • 8 oz asparagus, trimmed 250 g
  • 1 each red and yellow tomato, sliced 1
  • 1 sweet green pepper, sliced into rounds (optional) 1
  • Fresh basil and oregano
  • Fresh peas
  • Dressing:
  • 2/3 cup olive oil 150 mL
  • 1/4 . cup red wine vinegar 50 mL
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 50 mL
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil 25 mL
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 15 mL
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 3
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 2 mL

Preparation

Step 1

Dressing:

In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, chopped oregano and basil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Vegetables:

Cut eggplant into 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices. Lightly brush eggplant and zucchini with some of the dressing; place on greased grill over medium-high heat. Grill zucchini for 5 to 6 minutes and eggplant for 10 to 15 minutes, basting with dressing and turning occasionally, or until vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. With slotted spoon or tongs, remove to colander; refresh under cold water and drain well.

Add asparagus to pot. Cook for about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain and refresh under cold water. Drain again.

Brush tomatoes with 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the dressing; toss beans, asparagus, and green pepper (if using) with remaining dressing. Decoratively arrange over platter along with grilled eggplant and zucchini. Garnish with basil, oregano and peas.