Friday, August 29, 2014

MOROCCAN ZUCCHINI SALAD

Moroccan Zucchini Salad with Mint
About 2 cups of chopped zucchini
1 teaspoon of cumin, toasted
1 small clove of garlic*, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons of mint, chopped fine
Salt to taste


Cook the zucchini for 5 minutes in simmering salted water. While the zucchini cooks, toast the cumin in a small dry pan until it releases fragrance.

When the zucchini is done, plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and keep the zucchini firm. Once it has cooled completely, remove the zucchini from the ice bath and dry on a clean kitchen towel. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, stir in the zucchini, and serve cold.

*Slicing garlic: I use my mandolin to slice the garlic. It creates thin, even slices, but watch your digits.


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