Mediterranean Zucchini and Olive Salad
Josh Ball
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Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
This is a perfect summer dish, it’s light and fresh, with the olives giving a rich flavour. The fact that it’s super quick and easy to make is just a bonus.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 100g Olives (choose your favourite variety)
- 1 Lemon, peel thick strips of rind with a peeler
- 4 or 5 Sprigs of Thyme
- 1 Long Red Chilli, seeds removed and quartered lengthways (optional)
- 1 Large Zucchini or 2 small, halved lengthways and sliced into 1 cm pieces
Directions
- Add the olive oil, olives, thyme, lemon and chilli to a large frying pan, put on the stove and cook on a very low heat for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile cut your zucchini in half lengthways and slice into 1 cm pieces.
After 10 minutes, using a slotted spoon or small sieve, strain the aromatics and olives from the oil and set aside.
Turn up the heat and let the oil come to a higher temperature, after a minute add the sliced zucchini. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini has some colour but is still firm. Turn off the heat, add the olives and aromatics back to the pan and toss to combine.
Serve on a pretty platter or bowl. You can add fresh soft herbs like basil or parsley as a garnish.
