Grilled Zucchini Salad With Burrata
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 as a side salad
- 5 small zucchinis
- Oil for grilling
- 2x 100g/3.5oz or 150g/5oz. burrata
- Salt and pepper
- Finely grated lemon zest strips from 1/4 lemon
For dressing
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 2 small garlic cloves or 1 large, finely grated
- 3 teaspoons capers
Step 1 - Top and tail each zucchini and then slice thinly around 1/2cm/0.2inch thick. Brush with oil and grill or pan fry (I used a grilling pan) on medium high heat. Turn over and cook evenly on both sides and lay out on a tray and sprinkle with salt. Continue with the rest of the zucchini. Place the zucchini on a serving plate. Place the burrata on top and sprinkle with the lemon zest strips.
Step 2 - In a small bowl whisk the oil, sherry vinegar, balsamic glaze, garlic and capers together and season to taste. Pour the dressing over the zucchini and burrata (there should be lots of dressing). Allow to sit at room temperature for an hour or two. This salad is wonderful with bread on the side that can soak up the sauce.