Ribboned Zucchini Salad

14 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs small zucchini, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 ounces frisee, trimmed and torn into small pieces (French curly endive)
  • 12 cup loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 12 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn in half lengthwise if large
  • 12 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, torn into small pieces
  • 12 kalamata olives or 12 other brine-cured black olives, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (1/2 cup)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to coat.
  3. 3
    Let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold running water.
  4. 4
    Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and spread in 1 layer, then gently roll up towel to absorb excess water and let stand 5 minutes more.
  5. 5
    Whisk together oil, zest, juice, mustard, anchovy paste, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  6. 6
    Add zucchini, frisee, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat.
  7. 7
    Serve immediately.

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