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Recipes by Janet "Mostly Harmless" Morrissey · Maple Syrup Soufflé · Zesty Zucchini Chickpea Salad

Recipe from Janet "Mostly Harmless" Morrissey

• 3 medium zucchini (about 6 oz. each)
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 5 tblsp white vinegar
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or more if you like garlic)
  
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves, crumbled (or 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, minced)
  
• 1/2 cup olive oil
  
• 1 cup drained canned chickpeas
  
• 1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
  
• 3 green onions, minced
  
• 1 canned chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce, drained, seeded, minced
  
• 1 ripe avacado
  
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta or 3 tblsp grated Romano cheese
  
• 1 headBoston lettuce, cored, separated into leaves
  
• sliced tomatoes and cilantro sprigs for garnish

1. Cut Zucchini lengthwise into halves; cut halves crosswise into 1/4-inch-thich slices.
2. Place slices in medium bowl; sprinkle with salt.
3. Toss to mix.
4. Spread on several layers of paper towels.
5. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to drain.
   
   
6. Combine vinegar, garlic, and thyme in large bowl.
7. Gradually add oil in thin, steady stream, whisking continuously until dressing is thoroughly blended.
   
   
8. Pat zucchini dry; add to dressing.
9. Add chickpeas, olives, and onions; toss lightly to coat.
10. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, stiring occasionally.
    
    
11. Add chili to salad just before serving.
12. Stir gently to mix.
13. Peel, pit, and cut avacado into 1/2-inch cubes.
14. Add avacado and cheese to salad; toss lightly to mix.
    
    
15. Serve salad in shallow lettuce-lines bowl or plate.
16. Garnish with slices of tomato and springs of cilantro if desired.

More Recipes by Janet "Mostly Harmless" Morrissey
· Maple Syrup Soufflé
· Zesty Zucchini Chickpea Salad

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