ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH AJO BLANCO DRESSING & SPICED NUTS
Over the last few years I have started to love zucchini, but I have to admit that by the end of the season, it's like, "Not another bloody zucchini!" That said, this is one of the joys of eating seasonally-anticipation and excitement at the start of the season, despair and overload at the end.
Provided by Matt Wilkinson
Yield Serves 2 as a large share, or 4 smaller servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the dressing, first soak the bread in water for 5 minutes. Drain the bread, then place in a blender with the almonds, garlic, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Gradually add the cold water and blend on high for 30 seconds, or until a smooth purée forms. Add salt to taste, then set aside in a bowl until serving time.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- On the stove, heat a ridged grill pan or grill to high, until slightly smoky.
- Coat the cut sides of the zucchini pieces with 1/3 cup of the olive oil. Place them on the ridged grill pan and cook them, turning now and then, until they are branded all over. Place on a baking tray and finish in the oven for another 3-5 minutes-you want to cook them through, but leave a bit of texture and crunch to the zucchini. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
- Place the nuts and remaining olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm through until fragrant. Transfer the nuts to a bowl, then season with the paprika and salt to taste.
- To assemble the dish, place the warm zucchini in a large mixing bowl, along with the herbs and nuts, and stir gently to combine. Season with salt to taste and freshly ground black pepper if needed.
- Dollop most of the dressing around the bottom of your serving dish, then arrange the zucchini salad on top. If desired, drizzle some more dressing on top for that creamy, nutty flavor and texture.
SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PARMESAN PINE NUTS
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Salad Appetizer Vegetarian Low Cal Lunch Parmesan Pine Nut Zucchini Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and crushed red pepper in small bowl to blend. Set dressing aside.
- Using vegetable peeler or V-slicer and working from top to bottom of each zucchini, slice zucchini into ribbons (about 1/16 inch thick). Place ribbons in large bowl. Add basil and nuts, then dressing; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Using vegetable peeler, shave strips from Parmesan wedge over salad.
ZUCCHINI WITH AJO BLANCO DRESSING AND SPICED NUTS
The ubiquitous, sometimes-bland zucchini becomes something special when you cook it just right and combine it with a garlicky Spanish dressing and smoky nuts.
Provided by Adapted from "Mr Wilkinson's Well-Dressed Salads," by Matt Wilkinson (Black Dog & Leventhal, 20
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1 For the dressing: Soak the bread in water for 5 minutes
- 2 Drain and gently squeeze the bread, then combine it in a blender with the almonds, garlic, vinegar, oil and the 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3 Gradually add the cold water and blend on high for 30 seconds or until a smooth puree forms
- 4 Taste, and add salt as needed
- 5 The yield is 1 1/2 cups
- 6 For the zucchini: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 7 Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat on the stove top until it sends up slight wisps of smoke
- 8 Brush the cut sides of the zucchini pieces with 1 tablespoon of the oil
- 9 Place them on the grill pan; cook, turning them over now and then, until char marks appear all over
- 10 Transfer to a baking sheet; finish cooking them in the oven for another 2 to 3 minutes, until they are barely tender yet still have a slight crunch
- 11 Cover loosely to keep warm
- 12 Combine the nuts and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to coat; warm through until fragrant
- 13 Transfer the nuts to a bowl, then sprinkle with the smoked paprika and salt
- 14 To assemble the dish, place the warm zucchini in a large mixing bowl, along with the mint, parsley and nuts, and toss gently to combine
- 15 Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed
- 16 Dollop or smear most of the dressing around the bottom of a serving platter, then arrange the zucchini salad on top
- 17 If desired, drizzle some more dressing on top
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 37 g, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 4 g
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