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4.9 from 96 votes

Mediterranean-Style Grilled Zucchini Salad

Easy Mediterranean-style grilled zucchini salad with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of feta. Serve it at room temperature.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini squash about 2 lb, sliced into rounds
  • Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp organic ground cumin
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup packed chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
  • Feta or goat cheese optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer to a serving platter and top with a sprinkle of feta or goat cheese, if you like. Serve at room temperature.
  5. For suggestions, see "what to serve with this zucchini salad" section up in the post above.

Notes

  • Recommended for this recipe: our Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil (from organically grown and processed Koroneiki olives). And from our organic spice collection: ground cumin.
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