Summer Cucuzza Salad Recipes

SUMMER CUCUZZA SALAD

Summer Cucuzza Salad image

Inspired by Kim D and our common cucuza background :-) Cucuza is like a LARGE zucchini that grows past the size of a baseball bat if you let it. My grandmom used to get pretty creative with the stuff. Here was one of her recipes.

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 lbs cucuzza or 2 lbs zucchini, cut into approx 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
2 -3 garlic cloves, sliced
3 -4 tablespoons of fresh mint, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Steam the cucuza or zucchini over boiling water until soft but not mushy. This will depend on the denseness of the veggie, so keep your eye on it after about 3 minutes, keep checking.
Transfer to a bowl and while still warm add the rest of the ingredients and toss.
Allow to come to room temperature carefully tossing ingredients occasionally to evenly distribute the flavors.
Serve at room temperature or slightly cool. (if made ahead and refrigerated, allow to rest out side of the refrigerator a few minutes before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 584.7, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.2, Protein 0.8

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