Monday, July 17, 2017

Grilled zucchini, feta and mint salad

This comes from a book I bought at a garage sale called "Grilling".  It turns out this is one of my new favorite recipes for zucchini!

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
6 medium zucchini
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 oz. feta cheese
a handful of fresh mint leaves

dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove (crushed)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and aromatic.  Revove from the pan and cool.

Preheat the frill.  Cut the zucchini diagonally into think slices.  Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Cook over heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred and tender.  Remove and let cool.

Combine the dressing ingredients in a lidded/screw-top jar and shake well.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Put the zucchini, feta and mint in a large bowl.  Add the dressing and mix until well-coated.  Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve.

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