Grilled Zucchini Subs With Fresh Mozzarella And Olivada Food

GRILLED-ZUCCHINI SUBS WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND OLIVADA

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, pulse the olives with the garlic and lemon zest until the olives are finely chopped. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the olivada on the cut sides of the rolls. 2. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the oregano and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. 3. Preheat a grill pan. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the zucchini slices over high heat for about 5 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly charred. 4. Mound the zucchini onto the rolls and drizzle with a little of the dressing. Top with the mozzarella, tomatoes and basil and drizzle with more of the dressing. Close the subs and serve right away. Make ahead: The grilled zucchini can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before assembling the subs.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Light the grill or heat the broiler.
• In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, toss the zucchini with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Grill or broil the zucchini, turning once, until tender and golden, about 5 minutes per side.
• Put the zucchini back in the bowl.
• Toss the zucchini with 1/2 Tbs of the oil, 1/8 tsp salt, the vinegar, garlic, and parsley.
• Let cool.
• Put the mozzarella slices on a serving plate, fanning them out to form a circle.
• Drizzle them with the remaining 1/2 Tbs oil and sprinkle them with a pinch of pepper.
• Fold the zucchini slices in half and tuck them between the pieces of cheese.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI II

Steps:

• Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch slices. Toss in a bowl with Italian dressing.
• Place on a hot grill and grill about 4 to 5 minutes or until nice grill marks appear and the zucchini is slightly limp. Serve and enjoy.

ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be medium-low and the rack about 4 inches from the heat.
• Cut 1 1/2 pounds zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Rub zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper; grill, turning once, until nicely browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• As zucchini cooks, slice 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes and 1 pound mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds.
• Toss (or layer) with the zucchini, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with basil.