16 Grilled Vegetable Recipes to Make This Summer

Including grilled asparagus, carrots, and more!

Grilled Avocado and Pineapple Salad
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Carson Downing

Looking for the best grilled veggies recipe? We've rounded up a few of our favorite grilled vegetable side dish recipes that are versatile and flavorful. You can serve many of them up in a hurry on busy weeknights or wow a crowd at your next summer gathering. With crisp salads and colorful medleys, these versatile grilled vegetable recipes are great additions to your summer cookouts.

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Grilled Baby Carrots

Grilled Baby Carrots
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Who knew carrots were good veggies for the grill? Let's get to the root of it: Carrots are sweeter when grilled...and even more so when draped in a lush yogurt sauce. Steak rub and pistachio sprinkles punch up this savory-sweet grilled veggie recipe.

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Grilled Radicchio with Cheese

Grilled Radicchio with Cheese
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Cooking radicchio on the grill is a fantastic way to mellow out its natural bitterness and add a touch of smoky sweetness. Pair this salad with a grilled steak for an elevated barbecue menu that's sure to impress even the pickiest guests.

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Grilled Asparagus in Dill Butter

Grilled Asparagus in Dill Butter
Credit: Andy Lyons

For an ultra-tender grilled vegetable side dish recipe, try this simple showstopper. Everything is better when drizzled with herb butter, and these grilled garden vegetables are no different. Finish with plenty of Parmesan cheese, and even the carnivores in the group will be going back for seconds of this grilled asparagus.

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Grilled Zucchini and Goat Cheese Toasts

Grilled Zucchini and Goat Cheese Toasts
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Introducing the ultimate (grilled) party crostini—featuring sunny summer squash and arugula on cream cheese-smeared toast. Creamy, cheesy, and crunchy, these grilled appetizers are the perfect dish to serve up while waiting for the main event.

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Padma's Grilled Corn

Padma's Grilled Corn
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It's no secret that corn is the perfect grilled vegetable, but this recipe takes the flavor profile to an entirely different level. Want to save your fingers from dripping butter? Use easy-to-grab corn holders.

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Grilled Potato Slices

Grilled Potato Slices
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We all love roasted potatoes, but it's time the timeless side dish got a makeover. Fire up russet, red, and sweet potatoes on the grill, then top with capers and sun-dried tomatoes. A dunk in DIY crème fraîche gives them a creamy cooldown.

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Grilled Romaine Salad with Tomato and Corn Tumble

Grilled Romaine Salad with Tomato and Corn Tumble
Credit: Andy Lyons

Romaine hearts take on just the right amount of tenderness and smoky flavor after a quick stint on the grill. Topped with more of your favorite grilled garden vegetables, this nutrient-packed side dish healthfully balances a protein-packed entrée.

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Elote Asado

Elote Asado (Grilled Corn Cob Bites with Chile and Lime)
Credit: Andy Lyons

This classic summer side dish gets a much-needed upgrade with Mexican-inspired flavors like cilantro, ancho chile, and lime. Brushing a butter-lime mixture onto the corn during grilling and sprinkling with a chile-cilantro seasoning adds tremendous flavor to this summertime standby.

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Zucchini Boats with Bacon Gremolata

Zucchini Boats with Bacon Gremolata
Credit: Andy Lyons

Crispy bacon gremolata with Parmesan cheese makes the perfect filling for tender grilled zucchini boats. Thanks to salty bacon and cheese, this side dish tastes hearty and indulgent.

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Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad
Credit: Karla Conrad

Grilling the veggies first gives this pasta salad a subtle smokiness that pairs well with a balsamic vinaigrette. Choose veggies that stand up well to grilling like zucchini, peppers, onion, and asparagus.

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Plank-Smoked Portobello Mushrooms

Plank-Smoked Portobello Mushrooms
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Grilling on cedar planks helps impart more flavor. Here, we're filling portobello mushroom caps with garlicky spinach breadcrumbs and grilling them on planks until tender.

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Grilled Eggplant Tartines

Grilled Eggplant Tartines
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This grilled vegetable recipe makes a delicious vegetarian main dish. Layer sliced of grilled eggplant with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on top of crusty bread. Finish with torn fresh basil.

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Grilled Asparagus with Toum

Grilled Asparagus with Toum on white serving plate
Credit: Blaine Moats

Toum is a Middle Eastern sauce that's made with garlic, oil, and lemon. Here we're serving it over smoky grilled asparagus.

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Grilled Baby Artichoke Antipasto

Grilled Baby Artichokes Antipasto
Credit: Brie Passano

Try this fun twist on charcuterie. Toss grilled baby artichokes and peppers with olives, crushed red pepper, and flavored olive. Serve the mixture with cheese, meats, and crusty bread.

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Grilled Avocado and Pineapple Salad

Grilled Avocado and Pineapple Salad
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Carson Downing

If you've never had grilled avocado, consider this the nudge you need to make it. Grilling adds smokiness and char to the creamy avocado. It's the perfect centerpiece for this sweet and savory summer salad.

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