Dana Treat – Treat Yourself
Hold the Lettuce
Posted August 21, 2012
Usually I say frozen peas are just as good as fresh but not in this case. You want crunch as well as sweetness. If you can’t get fresh peas, I would buy a couple handfuls of snap peas and thinly slice them on the diagonal. If you don’t have Piment d’Espelette you can either just grind a bit of black pepper over top or, for a bit of smokiness, sprinkle a bit of smoked paprika over top.
3 large zucchini, thickly sliced on a diagnonal
Olive oil
Kosher or sea salt
¾ cup kalamata olives, halved
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
½ cup shelled fresh English peas
Leaves of 2 large sprigs mint, thinly sliced
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Juice of 1 lemon
Several pinches Piment d’Espelette
Heat a grill to high. Place the zucchini slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with a liberal amount of olive oil and a few pinches of salt. Grill the slices until they are soft and have visible grill marks. Make sure to flip over half way through. Take the slices off the grill and return them to the bowl. Allow them to cool slightly, then add the olives, chickpeas, and peas. Toss gently and allow to cool to room temperature. Then add the mint, cheese, and the lemon juice. Toss carefully to combine. I found I had enough olive oil from the zucchini for my taste but add more if your salad needs it. Sprinkle the Piment d’Espelette over top.
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