Grilled-Zucchini Subs with Fresh Mozzarella and Olivada Recipe

Name: Grilled-Zucchini Subs with Fresh Mozzarella and Olivada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pitted green olives, such as Spanish olives (6 ounces); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 hero rolls, split; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 medium zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced 1/4 inch thick; 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced; 2 large tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced; 32 small basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pitted green olives, such as Spanish olives (6 ounces)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 hero rolls, split
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 medium zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced 1/4 inch thick
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced
32 small basil leaves

1
In a food processor, pulse the olives with the garlic and lemon zest until the olives are finely chopped.
2
Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Spread the olivada on the cut sides of the rolls.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the oregano and 1/2 cup of the olive oil.
5
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
6
Preheat a grill pan.
7
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
8
Grill the zucchini slices over high heat for about 5 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly charred.
9
Mound the zucchini onto the rolls and drizzle with a little of the dressing.
10
Top with the mozzarella, tomatoes and basil and drizzle with more of the dressing.
11
Close the subs and serve right away.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups pitted green olives, such as Spanish olives (6 ounces), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled-Zucchini Subs with Fresh Mozzarella and Olivada falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled-Zucchini Subs with Fresh Mozzarella and Olivada

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