Grilled Vegetable Garden Salad

Last week, I was trying to use up veggies in the fridge.

Leftover peppers, squash, romaine ...

Hubby had recently told me of a grilled vegetable salad that he had at a business lunch.

I thought that it sounded great,

so Google and I began the search.

We found a winner!

This Greek Marinade coated the veggies and chicken with herbs.

It was easy and could be made ahead.

We served ours cold on salad,

but I also thought that it would be good warm on brown rice,

or warm/cold in a wrap.

homemade rice bread croutons 

The greatest complement ...

hubby said it was BETTER than a restaurant salad.

I did not eat the original, but I did enjoy my homemade feast.

All Purpose Greek Marinade

1/3 c olive oil

Juice of two lemons / 1/3 c lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp oregano

1 Tbsp thyme

1 Tbsp basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Mix all ingredients together.

Marinade meat 30 min., vegetables 10-15 min.

Check out the salad recipe and how to turn the marinade into a yummy salad dressing.

I also made some pumpkin cheesecake muffins this week ... YUMMY!

Trying to decide what to make as birthday treat this week.

I think I am leaning toward pink lemonade cupcakes!