Grilled squash is one of the easiest side dishes you could possibly make.

The dish hits all the right notes: salty, herby, and just a little bit sweet.

Its a 20-minute sleeper hit!

Bowl of Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Champagne Vinaigrette with a Spoon Surrounded by Drinks and Other Utensils on a Table

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Also, look for squash that is free of puncture marks, as they tend to go bad faster.

What Kind of Feta Should You Use?

Buy the blocks of feta that come in a brine instead of the pre-crumbled stuffit makes a big difference.

Bowl of Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Champagne Vinaigrette with a Spoon Surrounded by a Drink on a Table

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I promise its worth the couple extra seconds it takes to cut or crumble it yourself!

Its a great addition to a lunch quesadilla, or in a simple pasta for dinner.

Toss well to coat.

Grilled Squash on a Grill

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Once grill marks appear on both sides and the squash is cooked, remove from the grill.

(Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into 1-inch pieces if you desire).

Transfer to a serving platter.

Bowl of Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Champagne Vinaigrette with a Spoon on a Table

Matt Armendariz

While youre grilling the vegetables, make the vinaigrette.

kill the jar and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette is well combined, about 30 seconds.

Set aside until ready to use.

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Crumble the block of feta on top of the grilled zucchini and yellow squash.

Garnish with fresh mint and basil leaves and drizzle with the vinaigrette.

Season with additional salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately.

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