Zucchini and Fennel Salad with Pecorino and Mint is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. This salad combines the crispness of zucchini and the anise flavor of fennel with tangy pecorino cheese and fresh mint.
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ZUCCHINI FENNEL NOODLES
Steps:
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Saute the prosciutto, stirring, until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Place the zucchini and fennel in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to soften and become pliable, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Whisk the 1/4 cup olive oil, fennel fronds, mustard, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Dress the vegetables. Serve topped with the pecorino and sprinkled with chives.
ZUCCHINI-AND-FENNEL SALAD WITH PECORINO AND MINT
In 2007, if you were looking for a sign of the culinary times, you could do no better than the one prominently displayed in San Francisco, in my local Übermarket for the conscientious shopper: "Organic Summer Squash, $3.99 a pound." Our growing food fetishization created a new produce category: luxury squash. I was disturbed but also intrigued: perhaps familiarity had blinded me to squash's delicate charms - at these prices it clearly deserved more than a typically bland sauté or a quick turn on the grill. Given its etymology (the word "squash" comes from a Native American word meaning "eaten raw"), maybe it shouldn't be cooked at all. So I swallowed hard, bought some zucchini and shaved them into a salad with fennel, mint and pecorino, which made a delicious and interesting starter.
Provided by Daniel Patterson
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to thinly shave the zucchini lengthwise. In a large bowl, toss together the zucchini, mint, pecorino Romano, fennel, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Add more lemon juice or olive oil to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 589 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
SHAVED-FENNEL SALAD WITH ORANGES AND PECORINO
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Salad Cheese Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Orange Fennel Healthy Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 (first course) meals
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil pomegranate juice in a small heavy saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer to a small bowl or measuring cup and quick-chill in an ice bath.
- Meanwhile, cut fennel into paper-thin slices with slicer. Cut peel, including all white pith, from oranges. Cut segments free from membranes and coarsely chop.
- Whisk 1/2 teaspoon salt into pomegranate juice, then whisk in oil.
- Arrange fennel and oranges on salad plates or put in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with dressing. Season with pepper.
ZUCCHINI-AND-FENNEL SALAD WITH PECORINO AND MINT
Summer squash was the featured ingredient in last week's "The Way We Eat" column in the NY Times Magazine. At this time of year you can never have too many squash recipes, so although I haven't tried it, I thought I'd share this one with you.
Provided by chiclet
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to thinly shave the zucchini lengthwise. In a large bowl, toss together the zucchini, mint, pecorino Romano, fennel, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Add more lemon juice or olive oil to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 45.9, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 2.6
PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, MINT, AND PECORINO
Grated zucchini, anchovies, garlic, and a splash of pasta water create a summery, umami-packed sauce for gemelli. Salty Pecorino Romano and fresh mint are stirred in off the heat for even more flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups water; drain pasta.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in oil. Add anchovies and garlic; cook, stirring, just until anchovies break down and garlic turns golden, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini; season with salt and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is very tender, about 5 minutes. Add pasta and 1 cup reserved pasta water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese and mint. Add more pasta water if needed, a few tablespoons at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta. Serve, drizzled with oil and sprinkled with more mint, pepper flakes, and cheese.
Tips:
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the zucchini and fennel. This will help them cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
- If you don't have fennel seeds, you can use 1 teaspoon of crushed fennel or anise seeds.
- If you don't have pecorino cheese, you can use another hard cheese, such as Parmesan or Asiago.
- To make the salad more substantial, add some cooked quinoa or lentils.
- For a more flavorful salad, roast the fennel and zucchini before adding them to the salad.
Conclusion:
Zucchini and fennel salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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