Grilled zucchini and mozzarella salad

Name: Grilled zucchini and mozzarella salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 large zucchinis, sliced lengthways; 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; 2 tbs white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup oregano leaves, roughly chopped; 4 zucchini flowers, stamens removed, halved lengthways; 1 buffalo mozzarella ball, torn

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by Matt Wilkinson

Chef and author

Feb 01, 2017

This simple salad makes the perfect side for any romantic dinner for two.

2 large zucchinis, sliced lengthways
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
2 tbs white wine vinegar
1/4 cup oregano leaves, roughly chopped
4 zucchini flowers, stamens removed, halved lengthways
1 buffalo mozzarella ball, torn

Method

1.

Toss zucchini slices and 2 tbs salt in a bowl. Place in a colander set over a bowl for 10 minutes to drain.
2.

Place oil, vinegar and oregano in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
3.

Preheat a barbecue or chargrill pan to high.
4.

Rinse zucchini under cold running water and pat dry with paper towel. Place on a tray with zucchini flowers, then brush all over with olive oil.
5.

Chargrill zucchini slices and flowers, turning halfway, for 2-3 minutes until charred and tender.
6.

Arrange zucchini and zucchini flowers on a platter and top with mozzarella. Drizzle with dressing to serve.