Roasted Zucchini and Mint Salad

By chris5863

Ingredients

• 8 zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 4 sprigs fresh mint
• 2/3 About 2/3 cup croutons
• 1/2 About 1/2 cup toasted almonds
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 3 lemons
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat the oven to 500°F.
2 Lay the zucchini on a baking sheet, skin side up, and bake for about 8 minutes, or until the zucchini are golden brown on the flat, fleshy side. Let the zucchini cool slightly and then slice into half moons.
3 In a bowl, mix the zucchini, mint sprigs, croutons, and almonds. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, toss, and then season to taste with salt and pepper.
4 Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with fresh mint leaves.