GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS
This grilled zucchini salad is a simple recipe but it looks and tastes amazing! It’s perfect for BBQ, picnic, a light dinner. You can also add different type of other veggies in the season such as asparagus (grilled), green beans (steamed) or raw vegetables like fennel. To garnish add toasted pine nuts, almonds or flowers that you have in your garden.
Ingredients
- 5 zucchini
- 1 handful of fresh mint
- 1 handful of fresh basil
- 1 lemon - zest and juice
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Slice zucchinis thinly lengthwise.
- In a grill-pan grill zucchinis for 4-5 minutes each sides or until they have grill marks. Meanwhile chop finely basil and mint. Add in a bowl extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, pressed garlic clove, the chopped herbs, salt and pepper.
- Place zucchinis in a large plate and pour over the dressing.
- Add the other vegetables of your choice, nuts and enjoy!