Marinated Pepper And Zucchini Slaw Topping Food

MARINATED PEPPER AND ZUCCHINI-SLAW TOPPING

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the peppers and toss to coat with the marinade. Let stand at least 1 hour. Drain.
• In a small bowl, toss together the zucchini, lemon juice, remaining salt and pepper.
• When ready to assemble, top the pizza first with the marinated peppers and then with the zucchini slaw. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil and serve. Use on roasted garlic and rosemary crust.

MARINATED SLAW

Steps:

• Toss the cabbage and peppers and place into a strainer resting over a bowl to drain for 2 hours. Then place into a mason jar.
• In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, and celery seed to a boil. Pour over the cabbage and the peppers. Store in the refrigerator for 3 days before serving.
• Yield:
• Preparation time: Cooking time: 5 minutes Ease of preparation: easy

GRILLED ZUCCHINI, ONIONS, AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cut them in half lengthwise and then cut them into quarters.
• Trim, core, and stem the red bell peppers. Cut them into four equal parts from top down.
• Peel the onion and lay it on its side. Cut it inot 1/4 to 1/2 inch circles, being careful to keep the concentric layers in place.
• Place the zucchini, onions, and bell peppers in a shallow baking sheet. Combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and drizzle over the vegetables. Sprinkle the chopped garlic, basil, and oregano over the top. Add the Cavendar's Greek Seasoning to taste.
• Place the vegetables on a hot grill with tongs. (If you'd like you can use a grilling basket to keep from losing any of the vegetables through the grill!).
• Cook on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes (or until they are marked) over a medium hot grill. Brush the vegetables with any remaining oil/vinegar mix when you turn them.
• Serve hot or cold!

ZUCCHINI SLAW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook the zucchini and onion until onion is very tender. Mix in the Italian salad dressing and parsley, and continue cooking until heated through. Serve warm.

MARINATED AND GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper and gradually whisk in the olive oil.
• Slice both of the squash diagonally into 1/4" thick slices.
• Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl, cover and set aside.
• Add all the squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat.
• Transfer the mixture to a 13x9 glass baking dish, cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
• Can also be refrigerated for up to one day to marinate.
• Season squash with a little additional salt and pepper and grill on the barbecue or on an indoor grill pan until they are crisp tender and brown, turning occasionally for about 8 minutes.
• Transfer squash to a serving platter and drizzle with the reserved 3 tablespoons of marinade.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI SLAW

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients together.
• Mix slaw ingredients together.
• Pour over slaw tossing to coat.
• Chill for 1 hour.

ZUCCHINI COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Toss the zucchini, carrot, celery, pepper, and cabbage in a large bowl.
• In small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; pour over the veggies.