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Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Cal/Serv:
700
Grilling gnocchi? That’s definitely not something my Italian grandmother would have EVER done. Though it initially sounded sacrilegious to me, I proved myself wrong—grilled gnocchi is a thing, and it’s a glory of modern Italian-American cuisine. I paired it with charred summer produce and two kinds of cheese (!!), and the combination is something you’ve just got to try this summer. Read on for all my top tips to make this dish the best it can be.
The vegetables:
To make sure nothing falls through your grill grates, I suggest placing foil on the grill or skewering your vegetables. I also recommend allowing the vegetables to cool until warm to the touch before tossing with the dressing and the goat cheese. This should be a warmish salad, not hot or cold. If being a grill master isn’t your thing, don’t worry—pull out your stovetop griddle or grill pan and crank up the heat!
The gnocchi:
I tried a few kinds, and for this recipe I suggest using a store-bought gnocchi like De Cecco. There is something compact and chewy about them; even grilled, they keep their shape. I’ve not tried this with homemade gnocchi, and though I’m not saying it wouldn’t work, I just don’t think it’s worth finding out. Some things are better left to the shortcuts.
Make ahead & storage:
You can grill the vegetables and make the dressing up to 1 day ahead, but I suggest grilling the gnocchi right before serving. Once it’s all combined, you can store this salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Ingredients
Kosher salt
- 16 oz.
gnocchi
- 10 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1
large zucchini, cut into 1/2" rounds
- 1
large red onion, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1
bell pepper (preferably yellow), seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1" pieces
- 2
ears of corn, shucked
- 2
scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp.
finely grated Parmesan
- 3 Tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz.
crumbled goat cheese
Directions
- Step 1In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi, stirring occasionally, until they float to the surface, about 2 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp. oil. Let cool.
- Step 2Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; preheat 5 minutes (or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat). In a large bowl, toss zucchini, onion, bell pepper, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 2 tsp. salt.
- Step 3Working in batches, grill zucchini mixture and corn, making sure vegetables are spread out on grill. (If you’re worried about the pieces falling through the grates, skewer the vegetables, use a grill basket, or cover the grates with foil.) Grill until char marks form, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Remove corn kernels from cobs.
- Step 4Grill gnocchi (they shouldn’t stick to grill) until char marks form on at least 1 side, 2 to 3 minutes. (You can skewer or place on foil to avoid them falling through the grates.)
- Step 5In a large bowl, whisk scallions, Parmesan, lemon juice, and remaining 5 Tbsp. oil; season with salt, if needed. Add vegetables and gnocchi and toss to combine. Top with goat cheese.
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