Marinated Zucchini Salad

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Marinated Zucchini Salad

Yields1 Serving
 3 med zucchini
  1/2 t. salt
  5 T white vinegar
  1 clove garlic
  1/4 t. dried thyme (I used 1 t. fresh)
  1/2 c. EV olive oil
  1 c. drained canned garbanzo beans
  1/2 c. pitted ripe olives (or whatever olive you prefer)
  3 green onions (I used one pearl onion)
  1 canned chipotle in adobo, drained, seeded, minced
  1 ripe avocado cubed
  1/3 c. crumbled queso anejo (or whatever your preference)
  1 head leaf lettuce
1

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, cut halves into 1/4 inch thick slices. Sprinkle slices with salt, toss to mix and let stand in colander for 30 minutes to drain.

2

Combine vinegar, garlic and thyme in large bowl. Gradually add oil whisking continuously.

3

Pat zucchini dry and add to dressing. Add beans, olives and onions; toss to coat.

4

Refrigerate covered stirring occasionally at least 30 min. up to 4 hours.

5

Just before serving add chili, avocado and cheese and lightly toss.

6

Line a plate with lettuce, top with salad and serve.

Ingredients

 3 med zucchini
  1/2 t. salt
  5 T white vinegar
  1 clove garlic
  1/4 t. dried thyme (I used 1 t. fresh)
  1/2 c. EV olive oil
  1 c. drained canned garbanzo beans
  1/2 c. pitted ripe olives (or whatever olive you prefer)
  3 green onions (I used one pearl onion)
  1 canned chipotle in adobo, drained, seeded, minced
  1 ripe avocado cubed
  1/3 c. crumbled queso anejo (or whatever your preference)
  1 head leaf lettuce

Directions

1

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, cut halves into 1/4 inch thick slices. Sprinkle slices with salt, toss to mix and let stand in colander for 30 minutes to drain.

2

Combine vinegar, garlic and thyme in large bowl. Gradually add oil whisking continuously.

3

Pat zucchini dry and add to dressing. Add beans, olives and onions; toss to coat.

4

Refrigerate covered stirring occasionally at least 30 min. up to 4 hours.

5

Just before serving add chili, avocado and cheese and lightly toss.

6

Line a plate with lettuce, top with salad and serve.

Notes

Marinated Zucchini Salad