Escalivada with Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette Recipe

Escalivada with Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 1 small eggplant, trimmed and sliced crosswise
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high
  2. Brush eggplant, red pepper, green pepper, red onion and zucchini with a little olive oil. Place skin-side down on grill. Cook vegetables for 6 to 15 minutes or until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing with olive oil.
  3. Using tongs, transfer eggplant, onion and zucchini to a serving platter. Transfer peppers to a cutting board; let cool. When ready to handle, halve and seed peppers. Cut into quarters; transfer to platter.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour over grilled vegetables. Serve immediately.