Springtime Grilled Vegetables with Tzatziki
Spring brings more than just warmer air—it invites you back to the grill. After months of heavy meals and gray skies, the shift to colorful, seasonal cooking feels right. Grilled Vegetables with Tzatziki is the kind of dish that fits the moment. It's light without being boring, flavorful without much work, and easy to prep whether you're grilling for two or feeding a crowd.
This recipe keeps things straightforward. Just slice your favorite spring vegetables, thread them onto skewers, and fire up the gas grill. The heat brings out their natural sweetness, adding just the right amount of char and smoke. No fancy marinades or multi-step methods—just salt, olive oil, and flame.
While the vegetables cook, whip up the tzatziki. Cool, creamy, and made with simple ingredients like cucumber, garlic, lemon, and dill, it’s a refreshing contrast to the rich flavor of the grill. Serve everything on a platter, drizzle a little extra olive oil, and you’re done. Whether it’s the main dish or a standout side, this recipe feels like spring on a plate.
The ease of grilling with gas makes it even better. No need to wait for coals or monitor heat zones—just turn the knobs and get to cooking. With a grill built for performance and precision, like those from American Made Grills, it’s all about spending less time managing the fire and more time enjoying the food. This is how outdoor cooking should feel: fresh, unfussy, and full of flavor.
Serves 4
Springtime Grilled Vegetables with Tzatziki
- Cooking spray for the grill
- 1 yellow squash, cut into rounds
- 1 zucchini, cut into rounds
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ear of fresh corn, cut into 1-inch rounds
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tzatziki
- ½ cup finely grated cucumber
- 1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, optional
Springtime Grilled Vegetables with Tzatziki
- Heat a grill to medium-high and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Thread the vegetables onto four metal skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the skewers for 8 minutes per side, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Remove from the grill, season to taste, and serve with tzatziki or your favorite dressing.
Tzatziki
- Place the cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out a bit of the excess water.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint, if using. Chill until ready to use.
Taken from loveandlemons.com https://www.loveandlemons.com/grilled-vegetables/
