Meal 1
Corn and Zucchini Salad with Feta
YIELD8 servings
INGREDIENTS
4 ears of corn, husked
Kosher salt
4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
8-10 zucchini blossoms, torn into large pieces (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)
PREPARATION
Cook corn in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright yellow and tender, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate and let cool.
Cut kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl. Add zucchini, zucchini blossoms (if using), basil, parsley, oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with feta.
Do ahead: Corn can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cut kernels from cobs; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/corn-and-zucchini-salad-with-feta-51242120
Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes
This is such an easy summer side dish! Below is my basic method. See the notes for lots of variations!
INGREDIENTS
4 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 cups baby tomatoes
1 – 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt (or, to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper (or, to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, toss zucchini and tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and stir to coat. Stir in balsamic vinegar, and add a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Spread veggie mixture out onto a baking sheet. Roast at 375 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until you’ve reached your desired doneness (30 minutes will give you a more crisp-tender texture, while 45 minutes will give you some caramelization on the tomatoes that I like)
NOTES
Variations:
Fresh herbs: after roasting, stir in 1-3 Tbsp of basil or cilantro.
Dried herbs: add 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp oregano to the vegetables along with the salt and pepper.
More veggies: add 1 diced onion, or 1 diced bell pepper, or 8oz of halved button mushrooms (or any combination!) to the mixture.
Old Bay: add 1/4-1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning to the vegetables before roasting.
https://www.onelovelylife.com/roasted-zucchini-and-tomatoes/
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