Summer Grilled Veggie Skewers (Printable)

A vibrant mix of summer vegetables grilled and served with fresh chimichurri sauce for bright flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
03 - 1 zucchini, sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
04 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 8 button mushrooms, cleaned and halved if large
06 - 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Chimichurri Sauce

11 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
15 - 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
18 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
19 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if using.
02 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
03 - In a large bowl, toss all prepared vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating types for color and flavor variety.
05 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
06 - In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in olive oil until well blended.
07 - Remove skewers from the grill. Arrange on a platter and drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bursting with color and packed with nutrients from a rainbow of summer vegetables
  • Quick and easy with just 25 minutes of prep and 15 minutes on the grill
  • Perfect for outdoor entertaining and easily scalable for a crowd
  • The homemade chimichurri sauce elevates simple grilled veggies into something truly special
  • Naturally vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, accommodating many dietary preferences
  • Minimal cleanup with everything cooked on skewers
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skewers—leave small gaps between vegetables for better heat circulation and even charring
  • Use metal skewers if you have them; they conduct heat and cook vegetables from the inside while preventing burning
  • Make extra chimichurri—it's so delicious you'll want to drizzle it on everything from eggs to sandwiches throughout the week
  • Pat vegetables dry before tossing with oil to help them caramelize rather than steam on the grill
  • Let the chimichurri sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together
  • If grilling indoors isn't an option, these skewers work beautifully under the broiler or in a grill pan on the stovetop
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