Zucchini Carpaccio Salad

Zucchini Carpaccio Salad
Zucchini Carpaccio Salad
A meat-free carpaccio, this crisp mix of zucchini and arugula gets a boost from olive oil and salty cheese.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings
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  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • an adjustable-blade slicer

Preparation Cut zucchini crosswise into paper-thin slices with slicer. Toss zucchini slices with 1 teaspoon salt in a large colander set over a bowl and let drain 20 minutes. Rinse zucchini slices well, then drain, pressing gently on slices to extract any excess liquid. Pat zucchini slices dry with a kitchen towel. Put arugula greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil over greens and toss. Arrange zucchini slices over arugula greens, then drizzle with remaining oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and pepper.

Preparation Cut zucchini crosswise into paper-thin slices with slicer. Toss zucchini slices with 1 teaspoon salt in a large colander set over a bowl and let drain 20 minutes. Rinse zucchini slices well, then drain, pressing gently on slices to extract any excess liquid. Pat zucchini slices dry with a kitchen towel. Put arugula greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil over greens and toss. Arrange zucchini slices over arugula greens, then drizzle with remaining oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and pepper.