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    Category Home » Salads » Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with White Beans and Feta

    Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with White Beans and Feta

    Published: Jul 2, 2021 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This warm grilled vegetable salad is made with perfectly charred asparagus, corn and red onion tossed with a bright and flavorful vinaigrette, white beans, fresh herbs and creamy feta cheese! This salad is perfect for a BBQ, picnic or any summer meal!

    a white bowl filled with grilled vegetable salad with white beans, get feta cheese, asparagus, red onion and silver spoon on the side

    This warm grilled vegetable summer salad comes together quickly, and with very little effort. It’s colorful and oh so delicious! You can choose your favorite summer vegetables to grill up for this salad. I’ve used corn, asparagus and red onion but you could also use cherry tomatoes, eggplant, broccolini, or bell peppers. The charred vegetables are then tossed with white beans, parsley, creamy feta cheese and a bright and zesty vinaigrette!

    Enjoy this salad for dinner and save the leftovers for lunch. Or serve it up at your next summer party alongside Steamed Clams or Grilled Chicken and DIY Aperol Spritz’!

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe: corn on the cob, red onion, asparagus, white beans (cannellini, navy beans, or butter beans), garlic, thyme, dijon mustard, vinegar, parsley, and feta cheese.

    recipe ingredients individually portioned: a platter of corn, sliced red onion and asparagus, a cup of white beans, feta cheese, olive oil, garlic, thyme, parsley etc.

    Recipe Step by Step

    Step 1. Grill the Vegetables

    Drizzle the veggies with salt and olive oil then grill on both sides. You can use a gas, charcoal or stove top grill pan.

    left: a blue and white rectangular tray with grilled corn, grilled red onion and grilled asparagus
right: a silver mixing bowl with vinaigrette

    Step 2. Make the Dressing

    Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.

    left: a silver mixing bowl with salad ingredients
right: a silver mixing bowl with grilled vegetable salad mixed together with a gold spoon on the side

    Step 3. Toss and Serve

    Toss the dressing, veggies, herbs and feta cheese together. Taste and season as needed, then serve warm or room temperature.

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    What kind of white beans should I use for this salad?

    You can use any white beans really, or even a combination. I used one can each of cannellini beans and butter beans. You could also use navy beans or even garbanzo beans!

    What should I serve with this grilled vegetable salad?

    This salad is a great starter or side dish to serve with lamb chops, skirt steak or even other salads like orzo salad, or avocado panzanella!

    a white bowl filled with grilled vegetable salad with white beans, get feta cheese, asparagus, red onion, on a blue background

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    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!

    a white bowl filled with grilled vegetable salad with white beans, get feta cheese, asparagus, red onion and silver spoon on the side

    Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with White Beans and Feta

    This warm grilled vegetable salad is made with perfectly charred asparagus, corn and red onion tossed with a bright and flavorful vinaigrette, white beans, fresh herbs and creamy feta cheese!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 277kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 2 ears fresh corn
    • 1 bunch asparagus
    • 1 large red onion
    • 2 15 oz can white beans drained and rinsed
    • 4 oz feta cheese
    • ½ c roughly chopped parsley
    • 1-2 tbsp olive oil

    Dressing

    • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • 3 tbsp vinegar champagne, red wine, apple cider, rice wine or even lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
    • ¼ c olive oil
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat a grill (gas, charcoal or stove top grill pan) over medium-high heat.
    • Prepare the vegetables for the grill, shuck the corn, peel and slice the onions into rounds and trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt. Depending on the size of your grill, you may need to grill in batches. Grill the vegetables on all sides until slightly charred and soft. Once cool enough to handle, cut the corn kernels from the cob and slice the onion and asparagus into bite sized pieces.
    • Make the dressing in a large bowl; whisk together the dijon mustard, grated garlic, vinegar and thyme leaves. While whisking slowly stream in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Toss the grilled vegetables, white beans, fresh parsley and feta cheese with the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm or room temperature.

    Notes


    Ingredient Notes & Substitutions:
    • Vegetables: You can use almost any veggies that are great on the grill like: cherry tomatoes, eggplant, broccolini, or bell peppers.
    • White Beans:You can use any white beans really, or even a combination. I used one can each of cannellini beans and butter beans. You could also use navy beans or even garbanzo beans!
    • Feta Cheese: for dairy-free or vegan feel free to omit the cheese. Goat cheese would also be good.
    • Fresh Thyme: dried is fine
    • Parsley: any fresh leafy herb can be substituted like basil, cilantro, chervil, even chives will work!
    What should I serve with this grilled vegetable salad?
    • This salad is a great starter or side dish to serve with lamb chops, skirt steak or even other salads like orzo salad, or avocado panzanella!
    Storage and Reheating:
    • This salad will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to four days. I do not recommend re-heating it. Serve chilled or room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Gina

      August 03, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is fantastic! There is much depth of flavor and texture, I’m obsessed!

      Reply
      • Leigh Hyatt Anderson

        August 03, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Thank you Gina! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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