Grilled Zucchini Fig Salad with a Yogurt Dressing

Elevate your summer dining with this Grilled Zucchini Fig Salad with a Yogurt Dressing—a vibrant medley of smoky zucchini, luscious fresh figs, and peppery arugula, all brought to life with a creamy, tangy yogurt dressing infused with lemon, honey, and oregano. Perfectly toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, making this dish as texturally exciting as it is flavorful. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is an elegant yet effortless option for a light lunch, side dish, or impressive addition to any gathering. Fresh, seasonal produce takes center stage in this healthy and delicious salad recipe that’s perfect for warm-weather entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 fresh figs
• 4 cups arugula
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.

Step 3

In a small bowl, toss the zucchini slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 4

Grill the zucchini slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they have char marks and are tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

While the zucchini cools, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Slice the figs in half or into quarters, depending on their size.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, remaining salt, remaining black pepper, and dried oregano to make the dressing.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, grilled zucchini, fresh figs, and toasted walnuts.

Step 9

Drizzle the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1030.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1149.2

Total Fat 72.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.4g
Cholesterol 12.2mg	0%
Sodium 6157.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 90.1g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 509.9mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 2345.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 36.9%