Grilled Zucchini and Mozzarella Salad
My grilled zucchini and mozzarella salad takes a few minutes to bring together and transforms the humble zucchini into a delicious starter.
Ingredients
- 1 pound small zucchinis, cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
- 6 zucchini blossoms, cut lengthwise in half
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves
- 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, torn (or burrata)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pinch of pepper.
- 2
Preheat grill on medium-high.
- 3
Once grill is smoking hot, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates.
- 4
Place zucchini slices and blossoms on grill grates, turning halfway, for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- 5
Transfer zucchini and blossoms to serving platter.
- 6
In a bowl, whisk remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pinch of pepper.
- 7
Serve grilled zucchini with mozzarella, mint, and dressing.
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