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Roasted Zucchini Salad with Parmesan and Balsamic Greens

Roasted Zucchini Salad with Parmesan and Balsamic Greens

Sweet grilled zucchini is a delight and while wonderful on its own or as a side dish, on this salad it holds the starring role. It’s simple to make, healthy and qiuet delicious once caramelized after roasting.

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, sliced in 1/2 inch thick, 4 inch long pieces

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

4 cups fresh arugula

Good quality Parmesan cheese

A handful of fresh mint

3-4 radish, thinly sliced

1 Tablespoon good quality Italian balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Slice zucchini and dress with olive oil, salt, pepper, mixing to coat evenly

Arrange zucchini slices on a baking sheet, taking care not to overlap them (this will cause them to steam instead of getting golden brown).

Roast until the zucchini is tender and nicely browned and caramelized, 13 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool while you assemble the salad.

In a large serving plate, spread the arugula and some fresh torn mint leaves. Drizzle greens with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Layer cooked zucchini, shaved parmesan cheese, radish. You can also add or substitute crumbled feta or ricotta cheese.

Drizzle the salad with more olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season to taste with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Garnish with more mint leaves and serve.

Persian Cucumber Salad with Red Onion & Thai Basil

Persian Cucumber Salad with Red Onion & Thai Basil

ThisΒ salad is light n’ lovely. It’s aromatic and refreshing. It’s also a great choice when you need lots of flavor but don’t have a lot of time. I use Persian cucumbers because the fresh and fragrant taste is Β an important part of the success of this dish. The basil’s slightly sweet, lemony and minty aroma delightfully compliments the green and fruity fragrance of the cucumber.

If you don’t have Thai basil,Β sweet basil works great too.

 

 

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