Grilled Zucchini Caprese Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 3-4 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 10 slices fresh mozzarella
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• Fresh Lemon to squeeze
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and/or balsamic reduction

Preparation:

• Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Brush both sides of zucchini slices with olive oil. Place on hot grill and cook, flipping once, 4-5 minutes, or until slightly softened and browned. Remove to a plate.
• On a large platter, arrange overlapping sliced tomatoes, zucchini and mozzarella. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and/or balsamic reduction.
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice is also delicious in this salad.