There’s nothing complicated about this savory and delectable char-grilled recipe! Grilled Cucumbers and Yellow Squash with Dorot Herbs makes for a seamless and sizzling late summer side dish!
If you’re anything like I am you’re looking forward to autumn but are still loving the bountiful produce that late summer provides. My local market hooked me up good with gorgeous cukes and yellow squash this week. And just because we had a little drizzle this morning, didn’t mean I couldn’t create a fragrant and gratifying grilled recipe…my grill pan was sitting pretty and ready to go.
Grilled Cucumbers and Yellow Squash with Dorot Herbs, made with crushed garlic and chopped basil, can be ready in no time.
Perhaps you’ve seen these cute little packages in your local grocer and have always wanted to know more…. I got my Dorot pre-packaged frozen garlic and basil from the frozen foods section of Trader Joe’s, but Wegmans, Whole Foods and a number of others carry it, too.
Dorot grows their own garlic, basil, cilantro, parsley, chili and ginger. At the peak of freshness, they pull their products from the fields, process and flash freeze into convenient trays within 90 minutes of harvest. <—— You read that right – 90 minutes of harvest! And with a full-year shelf life, there’s never an excuse to not have fresh garlic, onions and herbs year round.
With a simple “pop” of the tray, we can have fresher than fresh flavors in mere seconds!
Dorot pre-portioned garlic, onions and herbs eliminate chopping and measuring, making it effortless for us to season and flavor our favorite dishes.
From soups to stews, sauces to marinades, Dorot’s fresh and frozen garlic and herbs has got us covered.
I’m thrilled to have found Dorot! For those days when there’s no time for peeling and chopping and mincing and pressing – Dorot will be my first choice!
Buon Appetito!
PrintGrilled Cucumbers and Yellow Squash with Dorot Herbs
- Category: Vegetables
Description
There’s nothing complicated about this savory and delectable char-grilled recipe! Grilled Cucumbers and Yellow Squash with Dorot Herbs makes for a seamless and sizzling late summer side dish!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 cubes Dorot crushed garlic
- 4 cubes Dorot chopped basil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large heirloom cucumbers, quartered
- 2 large yellow squash, quartered
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk olive oil and red wine vinegar with Dorot garlic and basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Reserve 3 Tbsp. of marinade and set aside.
- Toss vegetables with marinade in large bowl.
- Grill until tender, 20 – 25 minutes.
- When ready, place vegetables on a platter and brush with remaining marinade.
- Serve warm.
CIAO!
Mir says
I’ve been using Dorot for years. Seriously SUCH a convenient product, especially in the winter when herbs are sparse. And I love what you did with them!
Annie says
Never have to worry again about fresh herbs in February!! Thanks, Mir! 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I always get so worried about your cucumbers from the garden because I run out of ideas! Now I have this!! Thanks Annie! 🙂
Annie says
Yayay! I hear you! Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
I’ve totally seen these cute little packages at the grocery store and wondered about them! But now that I know you love them, I can too! 🙂 This grilled recipe is such a fantastic way to use the last bits of summer produce before it gone. 🙂 You know I totally can’t wait til you release your fall recipes, but I’ll also be sad to not see anymore of your awesome grilling ideas… The red wine vinegar, the garlic, the basil, everything looks and sounds SO tasty! Pinning, of course! Have a great week my friend. xo
Annie says
Hahahah! Yep! You can absolutely love them!! I definitely do! So fresh tasting!! Well – CCB’s autumn recipes will be here soon enough…I got one more ‘warm weather eats’ in while it’s still officially summer! Rebel that I am! Thanks, dearest! xo
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I’ve never heard of Dorot herbs, or even seen them, Annie. But we don’t have a TJ’s or Whole Foods around here… so?? They sound SUPER convenient though! I absolutely LOVE anything that allows me to be just a tad bit more lazy. lol! I’ll have to look to see if I can find them around here next time I’m at our stores. Anyways, YAY to still using the grill! It’s in the 80’s here, so while I am loving everyone’s fall recipes (and I’m making them myself for the blog), in real life I’m eating things like THIS! I LOVE grilled squash, but can you believe I’ve never grilled a cucumber!? I know!! I NEED to get on this, right?! This is a perfect side dish, mi-dear! Pinned!! Cheers, lovely! xo
Annie says
The grilled cukes with this marinade has a slight pickle-y flavor, which is actually no surprise…. So good, though! Let’s hear it for grillin’! Hey – we can grill all winter with our handy grill pans…Am I right?! Theee best! Thanks, my dear! xoxo
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cttage says
I’m so glad to see a summery post! I love these grilled veggies, the sear marks are perfection! I’m definately going to look for these herbs, what a nice way to have fresh herbs all the time! ? Take care.
Annie says
Yep – I took it right down to the wire! The next time you stop by the colors and flavors will be noticeably more fall….Well, actually, the next is more of a transition recipe… Anyway – thanks for the compliment! Nothing like perfect sear marks!! 🙂
sippitysup says
Zucchi=ni and yellow squash are this gardener’s secret summer shame! Those zucchini plants I nursed along all spring suddenly go ballistic as soon as the weather really heats up. What once was a promising little squash suddenly seems as big as your arm! Proof we all need as many zucchini and yellow squash recipes as we can get. Keep up the delicious work. GREG
Annie says
Truth!! What are we to do with squash as big as our arm without creative ways to prepare it?! Can you imagine if all we knew was to steam it?! Thanks for stopping by with a kind word, my friend! 🙂
Sues says
Why have I never bought that basil before?? Seems like a dream to always have in the freezer 🙂
Annie says
Indeed it is a dream! Check it out!! 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
I’ve never tried grilling a cucumber before! I love the convenience of these little packages of garlic and herbs!
Annie says
I won’t be without them in my freezer! If you like pickles, I think you’ll like these grilled cucumbers! Thank you, Kathy!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
I’ve never seen this brand around here, but sounds pretty darn convenient and flash frozen within 90 seconds of harvesting? Wow! That’s quick! I love all kinds of grilled veggies and these look delish. Perfect grill marks too, by the way 😉 Have a wonderful week, my friend! xoxo
Annie says
hahaha! Thanks for noticing! I was pretty happy with the grill marks, too! This is good stuff, my friend! 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
We’ve been doing basil like this for years. How clever of them to do that. Now, I’ve never grilled cucumbers. Hmmmm! I think I’ve been missing something. Will definitely have to try that out. I’ll have to look for the frozen herbs 🙂 Have a great day!!
Annie says
Oh yes! And pesto, too…. Enjoy, my friend!! 🙂
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
These garlic herbs sound wonderful, Annie. I need to look for something similar to this here. And these grilled veggies with herbs sound and look fantastic. Lovely share, Annie.
Annie says
Thank you, Anu! Hope you can find something similar….they’re so good! Thanks, dear!
Manali@CookWithManali says
I really need to try these herbs, they sound so wonderful and so does these grilled cucumbers and squash!
Annie says
They’re so great to have whether you’re in a pinch for time or not! So fresh!! 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Grilled cucumbers? That’s crazy and amazing. Love the yellow squash as well 🙂
Annie says
Grilled cucumbers end up tasting a little pickle-y….not a huge surprise! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I haven’t seen those Dorot herbs, but I’m sure going to look for them! What a convenience! I’ve never had grilled cucumbers either and this is absolutely going on the list of things to try! Pinned!
Annie says
It’s crazy how fresh and convenient this product is!! I highly recommend trying Dorot!! 🙂
Mary Pisarkiewicz says
Looks fabulous! can not wait to try this recipe!!
Annie says
Thanks, Mary! Enjoy!! 🙂
Kari says
Is it weird that I’ve never cooked cucumbers before? Either way, you’ve got me inspired to get my grill going + basil and garlic makes every veggie taste awesome right!
Annie says
Garlic and basil are a match made in heaven! 🙂
Gaila Perez says
Great looking veggies Annie!! Sounds like some tasty cucumbers for a change! Well done!
Annie says
Thanks, Gaila! Nothing like grilled veggies!
Robin Botie says
Dorot crushed garlic and chopped basil? Sounds great! Sounds easy. I will have to look for these at Wegmans. This sounds too good and easy not to try. Thank you sharing this new stuff.
Annie says
Just pop out that little cube and you’re ready to go! Thanks for stopping by, friend! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love grilling veggies during the summer! Sounds delicious with the herbs!
Annie says
I can’t seem to get enough of grilling these days! Thanks, friend!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Annie, this dish sounds so simple – but, won’t you know, I’ve never grilled cucumbers! Boyoboy am I missing out! I used to use Dorot when I first started this blog, then they vanished off of Kroger’s shelves (where I used to get them from) – next time I’m at TJ’s or WF’s I will have to look for them!
Annie says
It is too simple not to try! So then you know how good Dorot’s garlic and herbs are!! Hopefully you’ll find them again!! 🙂