Pork Steaks With Persian Feta, Herb and Zucchini Salad

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   Roughly tear the mint and parsley leaves into a medium mixing bowl.

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   Take the half a lemon and slice it wafer thin - yes, peel and all!

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   I know this sounds like a strange addition to a salad, but trust me.

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   It's hard to slice a lemon this finely, so dont worry if you end up with half slices, in fact, cut any large slices in half.

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   Add the lemon slices to the herbs.

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   Add the juice of 1/2 a lemon and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl, along with a good pinch of sea salt, then toss well to combine.

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   Set aside in the refrigerator for up to an hour to allow the mint flavour to permeate the dressing.

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   When the herb salad has rested, add 1 tablespoon of oil to a ridged grill over a high heat (use an ordinary frypan or skillet if you dont have a ridged grill or, you could cook this on a barbecue.

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    Add the slices of zucchini, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden on each side.

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    Remove zucchini from pan to a plate lined with paper towel.

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    Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper, then add to the herb salad and toss well.

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    Add another tablespoon of oil to the grill and cook the pork steaks until golden on both sides, sprinkling lightly with some sea salt as they cook.

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    To serve, place three steaks in the centre of each plate and pile the zucchini salad on top.

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    Now, using a teaspoon and a clean finger, push small pieces of the feta or ricotta on top of and around the salad about 2-3 heaped teaspoons per plate.

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    Finish each dish with a light sprinkling of dried chilli flakes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.