Name: Griddled zucchini & mozzarella salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 buffalo mozzarella; 1 zucchini (courgette); 2 pita breads; 2 large handfuls of rocket & watercress salad; 1 Tbsp olive oil; Dressing: 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon, ½ tsp minced garlic, 2 pinches of dried chilli flakes; salt and pepper

Griddled zucchini & mozzarella salad

2 May 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Background

This griddled zucchini & mozzarella salad is spiced up with an interesting pistachio & chilli dressing. Perfect for a lazy, summery lunch or brunch.

Ingredients

1 buffalo mozzarella
1 zucchini (courgette)
2 pita breads
2 large handfuls of rocket & watercress salad
1 Tbsp olive oil
Dressing: 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon, ½ tsp minced garlic, 2 pinches of dried chilli flakes
salt and pepper

Instructions

Mix together the dressing and set aside.
Using a vegetable peeler, slice the courgettes into ribbons. Mix with the oil & seasoning then griddle until slightly charred.
Toast, grill or griddle the pita until crisp and lightly charred.
Scatter the salad leaves onto a serving dish. Add the courgette ribbons.
Drain the mozzarella, tear into rough chunks then add to the salad.
Cut the bread into wedges and tuck these into the salad too.
Serve immediately.