Italian Grilled Zucchini and Red Onion

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices red onion (about 1 large)
• 2 pounds small zucchini, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2. 2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle zucchini mixture with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss gently to coat. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a grill rack; grill 4 minutes on each side or until zucchini is tender and vegetables are well marked. Remove zucchini from grill; reduce grill heat to medium-low. Grill onion an additional 5 minutes or until tender. Combine zucchini, onion, and vinegar in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cheese, and mint.