Summer squash and zucchini are ubiquitous in the summer and we’ve even heard stories of people dropping bags of zucchini on neighbor’s front doors in an attempt to offload them. Please, send them our way! High in moisture content with a tender, edible skin, they’re an unsung hero of summer and can be incredible versatile.

Here we’ve got an easy salad featuring grilled zucchini that will reduce your time in the kitchen. The only heat is from the grill or grill pan to char the zucchini, adding an extra layer of flavor to the dish.

 

Salad of Grilled Zucchini, Avocado, Feta, and Mint

Serves 6

 

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized zucchinis, sliced on bias ½ inch thick

  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced into thin rounds

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • 3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled

  • 6 tbsp thinly sliced mint leaves

  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

  1. Brush zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat to char without overcooking. Cool to room temperature.

  2. In a small bowl, lightly salt and sugar the onion rings. Let sit for 5 minutes then add lime juice and set aside.

  3. Cut each avocado half into 6 slices. You should have 36 slices total.

  4. On six chilled salad plates, carefully arrange the grilled zucchini, avocado, mint, feta and onion rings. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve cold.

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INGREDIENTS

PROCEDURE

  • 2 heads of Green Cabbage, cut in 1/8ths
  • 1 1/2 cups Walnuts
  • 3 cloves of Garlic, grated on a microplane or box grater
  • 6 Rosemary Sprigs, leaves removed
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

1. Preheat your oven to 450F degrees.

2. Toss the cabbage with 2 tbsp of olive oil and a large pinch of salt

3. Divide the cabbage between two lined baking sheets and roast in the oven until the cabbage is browned and tender, 30-45 minutes.

4. When the cabbage is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool while you are making the vinaigrette.

5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet toast the walnuts over medium heat until they are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, rosemary, and garlic and cook until the butter is lightly browned. Add the olive oil and vinegar and simmer until the vinegar is slightly reduced and the dressing is emulsified.

6. Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper and spoon over the roasted cabbage to serve.

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PROCEDURE

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  • 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • Sea Salt
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  • 2 cloves Garlic, sliced
  • 2 cups canned Garbanzo Beans
  • 1 tsp smoked Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • Toss turnips with 1 tbsp coconut oil & honey. Season with sea salt, Bake at 350F until tender and caramelized
  • Heat sautee pan. Add 2 tbsp coconut oil and garlic. Toast garlic until well browned. Add onions, fennel seed and cook until translucent.
  • To finish, add roasted turnips, turnip tops, & garbanzos to onion mixture. Season with cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt to taste. Serve warm as a side.

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INGREDIENTS

PROCEDURE

  • 5 cups Green Tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Onions, finely sliced
  • 1 medium-size fresh Jalapeno, sliced
  • 1 cup Cilantro, rough chopped
  • 1 cup Walnut pieces
  • 2 tbsp whole Coriander Seeds
  • 3 whole Green Cardamom Pods
  • 2 cups Cider Vinegar
  • 2 cups light Brown Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Grate Fresh Ginger (grated with microplane)
  • Zest and Juice of 2 lemons (zest grated on microplane and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Golden Raisins
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PROCEDURE

  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 5 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3 cups thinly sliced Green Tomatoes or green Cherry Tomatoes cut in half (4 to 5 medium)
  • 1 cup dried Cranberries
  • 1 tbsp Unfiltered Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Butter
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