Best Salad With Zucchini And Baby Spinach Recipe By Tasty Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI OVER BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Slice zucchinis into 1/8-inch long strips. Place in large sealable, plastic bag. To zucchini, add the oil, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste. Seal bag and set aside in cool location or refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Set grill to medium heat.
• Lay zucchini strips across grill, cook on each side for 3 minutes or until dark grill marks appear. Reserve oil mixture.
• Toss spinach in remaining oil mixture, add more salt and pepper, if desired. Put spinach in serving bowl or portion on each plate separately. Lay cooked zucchini strips across the top.

CHICKPEAS WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring for one to two minutes, until fragrant and the tomato paste has turned a darker color. Add the chickpeas, the stock or water, and the cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until each addition of spinach wilts. Add salt to taste and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for five minutes. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt and cayenne, and serve.

ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Wash the zucchini, trim and discard the ends, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the rounds in one layer on a large cookie sheet and sprinkle them with the salt. Place in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until they soften slightly.
• Transfer the rounds to a bowl and toss them lightly with the pepper, vinegar and oil. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together zucchini, cheese, oil, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest.