Zucchini, Onion and Tomato Salad with Saffron and Cinnamon Recipe

Name: Zucchini, Onion and Tomato Salad with Saffron and Cinnamon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin); 1 pound zucchini (about 4 medium), trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices; 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads; 12 ounces tomatoes, cored, cut into 1/4-inch wedges; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 pound zucchini (about 4 medium), trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
12 ounces tomatoes, cored, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add zucchini, onions, garlic, cinnamon stick and saffron.
3
Cover; cook until zucchini is tender and onions are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Stir in tomatoes, parsley and mint.
6
Cool to room temperature.
7
(Can be made 2 hours ahead.
8
Let stand at room temperature.)
9
Mix in lemon juice.
10
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin), 1 pound zucchini (about 4 medium), trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices, 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Zucchini, Onion and Tomato Salad with Saffron and Cinnamon falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Zucchini, Onion and Tomato Salad with Saffron and Cinnamon

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