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Mediterranean-Style Grilled Zucchini Salad
Mediterranean-Style Grilled Zucchini Salad uses sliced zucchini coated with extra virgin olive oil and ground cumin, then grilled until tender and charred. Tossed with fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and tarragon, it is a light, herbaceous side dish optionally topped with crumbled feta or goat cheese. This salad works well served at room temperature, highlighting grilled vegetable flavors and Mediterranean herbs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini about 2 lb, sliced into rounds
- extra virgin olive oil Private Reserve Greek brand
- 1 tsp ground cumin organic
- lemon juice of 1
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 cup parsley packed chopped fresh
- 2 tsp tarragon chopped, fresh
- feta cheese optional, or goat cheese
Instructions
- Place the zucchini into a large bowl. Drizzle about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin. Toss with your clean hands to combine.
- Heat a grill or griddle until hot, add zucchini in batches (do not crowd). Grill for 4 minutes or so, turning over a couple of times until zucchini are cooked through and perfectly charred.
- Transfer grilled zucchini back to the bowl. Add lemon juice, fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Add fresh herbs and toss again gently.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with a sprinkle of feta or goat cheese, if you like. Serve at room temperature.
- For suggestions, see "what to serve with this zucchini salad" section up in the post above.
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Notes
- Use quality extra virgin olive oil and organic ground cumin for the best flavor impact.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a fresh vegetable side dish in Mediterranean-style meals.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and tarragon enhance the dish’s brightness; adjust amounts to suit your taste.