Grilled Summer Squash

Need a quick and easy summer side dish? Or got a load of yellow summer squash? Try this perfect grilled squash! It’s simple but full of big flavor, seasoned with Italian herbs like basil and oregano.

How to make Grilled Summer Squash

Ingredients

• 3 medium yellow summer squash (or a mix of squash and small zucchini)
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 pinches red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Slice the squash on the bias, about 1/2” thick. Place it in a bowl and mix it with the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Place the squash directly on the grill grates and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side (4 to 6 minutes total), until charred and tender. Taste and add a few pinches of additional salt if necessary.

How to cut squash for grilling

There are a few different ways to cut summer squash for the grill. Here’s a little breakdown:

• Rounds. You can slice the squash into 1/2-inch thick rounds. But the way we like to do it is…
• On the bias (diagonal). It looks similar to rounds, but if you cut on the bias (diagonally), you get larger, most interesting shapes.
• Planks. You also can cut the squash width-wise into long planks.

Variations on seasoning for grilled squash

Yellow summer squash and zucchini work well with Italian and Mediterranean seasonings, but there’s no reason not to change it up. Here are a few other seasonings that would work well.

Important: Keep in mind many of these blends have salt included. Use ¼ teaspoon of the salt below, then sprinkle with the seasoning.

• Fajita or taco seasoning: Make them into a taco filling! Try purchased or homemade Fajita Seasoning or Taco Seasoning.
• Cajun seasoning: Add pizzazz, and maybe a little heat! Try purchased or homemade Cajun seasoning or Blackened Seasoning (not spicy).
• Old Bay: Mix it up and add everyone’s favorite, Old Bay!