Fresh Zucchini Salad with Parmesan Cheese

Name: Fresh Zucchini Salad with Parmesan Cheese
Ingredients: 1 medium lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, prefer freshly ground; 2 pounds zucchini small, cut into lengthwise slices about 1/2 inch thick; 1/2 cup almonds sliced and toasted; 4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated or shaved

7 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 medium lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, prefer freshly ground
2 pounds zucchini small, cut into lengthwise slices about 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup almonds sliced and toasted
4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated or shaved

Directions

1

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Remove the peel from lemon with a vegetable peeler, making sure not to include any white pith.
3

(Reserve the lemon.)
4

Cut the peel into thin slivers.
5

Add to the boiling water and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
6

Drain and set aside to cool.
7

Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a small bowl.
8

Whisk into oil, pepper and salt to combine.
9

Set aside.
10

Preheat grill to medium-high.
11

Oil the grill rack.
12

Grill zucchini slices, turning once, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
13

Arrange the zucchini on a platter and drizzle with the reserved lemon dressing.
14

Sprinkle almonds, cheese and the lemon peel.
15

Serve.