• Mediterranean

Mediterranean Zucchini and Olive Salad

This is a perfect summer dish, it’s light and fresh, with the olives giving a rich flavour. The fact that it’s super quick and easy to make is just a bonus.

Published
Servings
Serves 2
Prep Time
10m
Cooking Time
10m

Ingredients

Everything for 2 servings

  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 100g Olives (choose your favourite variety)
  • 1 Lemon, peel thick strips of rind with a peeler
  • 4 or 5 Sprigs of Thyme
  • 1 Long Red Chilli, seeds removed and quartered lengthways (optional)
  • 1 Large Zucchini or 2 small, halved lengthways and sliced into 1 cm pieces

Method

1

Add the olive oil, olives, thyme, lemon and chilli to a large frying pan, put on the stove and cook on a very low heat for 10 minutes.

2

Meanwhile cut your zucchini in half lengthways and slice into 1 cm pieces.

3

After 10 minutes, using a slotted spoon or small sieve, strain the aromatics and olives from the oil and set aside.

4

Turn up the heat and let the oil come to a higher temperature, after a minute add the sliced zucchini. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini has some colour but is still firm. Turn off the heat, add the olives and aromatics back to the pan and toss to combine.

5

Serve on a pretty platter or bowl. You can add fresh soft herbs like basil or parsley as a garnish.