The ingredients for this dinner can be prepared on the grill. Using the grill will help keep the kitchen cool on a hot summer day.
1 red onion, quartered
1 zucchini, quartered
1 red or yellow pepper, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium English cucumber
Cooked chicken, preferably grilled, coarsely chopped
4 Roma tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
½ cup Garlic Herb Dressing (Recipe below)
6 slices grilled bread, torn or cut into ½ inch pieces
Brush the red onion, zucchini and pepper quarters with olive oil. Grill for five minutes on each side. Chop grilled vegetables and cucumber into ½ inch dice. Combine all ingredients and let sit 5-20 minutes, depending on how soft you like the bread.
Garlic Herb Dressing
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
¼ teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients, except for the oil, in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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