Zucchini Salad With Walnuts And Dill Recipes

ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together zucchini, cheese, oil, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

ZUCCHINI WITH FETA, WALNUTS & DILL

Steps:

• Arrange zucchini slices in overlapping concentric circles on four dinner-sized plates. Drizzle zucchini lightly with extra virgin olive oil (about 1½ teaspoons per plate), then season each plate with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide crumbled feta and walnuts over each dish, and then sprinkle with fresh dill. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

ZUCCHINI AND DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. There should be about 6 cups.
• Bring enough water to boil to cover slices. Add slices and simmer 1 1/2 minutes. Do not overcook; they must remain a bit crisp. Drain quickly, run under cold water and drain thoroughly again. Let cool or chill in the refrigerator.
• Put mustard and vinegar in mixing bowl and start beating with wire whisk while gradually adding oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill.
• Add zucchini slices and toss to blend. Serve.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PIZZA WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, shallot, garlic, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, sugar, pinch each of dried thyme and oregano, and a few shakes of black pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk to blend, and set aside.
• Set a ridged grill pan over medium heat, and brush it lightly with olive oil. Place the zucchini slices on the hot surface in a single layer, and cook on both sides until just tender and decorated with golden grill marks. Transfer the cooked zucchini directly to the marinade. You might need to do this in a couple of shifts.
• Let the zucchini rest in the marinade to absorb the flavors - about a minimum of 30 minutes. Longer is also fine.
• Combine the Parmesan with pinches of dried thyme and oregano in a small bowl. Line a toaster oven tray with foil, and brush it lightly with olive oil. Place the walnut halves on the tray, with their more concave sides facing up. With a tiny spoon (if you have one) sprinkle the walnuts lightly with the cheese-herb mixture. There should be enough of it to just cover 20 walnut halves. Place the tray in the toaster oven on the broil setting, and leave it in there until the cheese melts slightly and the tops are light golden. This will only take a minute or two. Watch carefully so it doesnt burn! Remove from the oven and cool.
• Serve the zucchini at room temperature or cold, topped with the walnuts, and a scattering of any or all of the Optional Extras.