Description
Grilled Gnocchi Salad with Veggies and Mozzarella is a quick and vibrant dish combining smoky, crispy grilled gnocchi, colorful grilled vegetables, and creamy shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal). It’s a nutritious and flavorful meal perfect for any season, easy to customize, and ideal for weekday lunches or weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Gnocchi and Veggies
- Store-bought or homemade potato gnocchi
- Red bell pepper, sliced
- Yellow bell pepper, sliced
- Orange bell pepper, sliced
- Zucchini, sliced into strips or bite-size pieces
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
Cheese and Herbs
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal)
- Fresh basil leaves
Seasonings and Dressing
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare and Grill the Gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up nicely on the grill. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill with extra virgin olive oil, then grill the gnocchi for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly charred.
- Grill the Veggies: While the gnocchi is grilling, slice the bell peppers and zucchini. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill the veggies until tender and well-marked, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled gnocchi, grilled veggies, and halved cherry tomatoes. Add shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and more olive oil, then gently toss to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if desired. Serve at room temperature to highlight the contrasting textures and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Make sure gnocchi are dry before grilling to get a crisp outer layer.
- If you don’t have an outdoor grill, a grill pan works perfectly to achieve that charred texture.
- Use fresh shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) for the best melting and creamy effect.
- Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Fresh basil is essential for brightness and aroma; do not skip it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: grilled gnocchi salad, vegetarian salad, grilled vegetables, mozzarella cheese salad, quick lunch, colorful salad