1-2Cupsasparagus or green beanswhichever is in season
1Red bell pepperchopped
2small zucchini squashchopped
1Cupfrozen corn
115 oz. can artichokes in brine
Salad
Romaine lettucechopped
1/4cupgreen onionschopped fine
1/3Cup sundried tomatoes
1avocadochopped
Vegetable Marinade:
1/4Cupolive oil
1Tablespoonsoy sauceI use BRAGG Liquid Aminos for my Gluten-Free friends
1/2teaspooncumin
dash of cayenne pepper
Balsamic Dijon Dressing:
1/2Cupolive oil
1/3CupBalsamic vinegar
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1 1/2teaspoonsminced fresh garlic
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Chop all the veggies except avocadoes. Combine the green beans, bell pepper, zucchini, corn, and artichokes into a large bowl. Prepare the vegetable marinade in a jar with a lid. Give it a few shakes and pour it over the veggies. Let it marinade while you prepare the Balsamic Dressing.
On an electric griddle grill the veggies until the asparagus (or green beans) are crisp-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir frequently so vegetables cook evenly/ Let them cool for 5 minutes and serve over a bed of romaine lettuce, topped with green onions, avocado chunks, sundried tomatoes, and 1/8 to 1/4 Cup of dressing. (Don't use ALL the dressing you made. It will be too greasy. Save some for another salad some other time.)
Notes
Pro tip: Chop your vegetables a couple hours before you need them (or just before the mass chaos of the dinner hour begins). The longer they marinate, the better they taste.Also, I have cooked the vegetables in both a stovetop skillet and the electric griddle. They both taste great, but the griddle allows for better flavor and crisp texture. You could also use a wok as well, but the vegetables still won't have that smokey grilled flavor like they do with a griddle.For potlucks, I mix everything together with dressing so it is easier to serve a large group. At home, we always have leftovers, so I serve the veggies on a bed of lettuce. This allows us to eat it the next day without soggy lettuce. I pair this salad with garlic cheese bread to make it a complete meal.