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Grilled Zucchini Salad

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Canola oil
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon. finely grated lemon zest
  • Honey - add until you like the flavor - I use about 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Pecorino Romano
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 2 medium or one very large zucchini - sliced into thin lengthwise strips

Method
 

  1. Heat the grill to high.
  2. Brush the zucchini on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Grill for about 1 minutes per side until slightly charred and wilted, then remove to a platter.
  4. Whisk together the Dijon, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the zucchini and let it marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  7. Top with shaved cheese and pine nuts.