The new green salad

Want a refreshing take on greens? Use the Greek-inspired flavours of zesty lemon and fragrant fresh mint. - by Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

3 zucchini, trimmed, sliced into 8mm thick lengths

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

100g mixed lettuce leaves

2 baby cos lettuce hearts, trimmed, cut into wedges

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

½ cup mint leaves

½ cup finely chopped chives

100g Greek-style feta, crumbled

Extra ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 avocado, peeled, cut into thin slices

Extra mint leaves, to garnish

Preheat a chargrill pan over a high heat. Put zucchini and oil in a large bowl, tossing well to coat. Working in 5 batches, grill zucchini for 2 minutes each side or until lightly charred. Set aside on a tray to cool slightly.
Put all lettuce, grilled zucchini, onion, lemon zest and juice, mint, chives, feta and extra oil in a large bowl, tossing well to combine.
Arrange salad on a platter. Serve topped with avocado and garnished with extra mint.