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green olives garlic lemon zest extra-virgin olive oil salt hero rolls red wine vinegar oregano zucchini Mozzarella tomatoes basil
Viewed: 26 - Published at: 2 years agoIngredients
- 1 1/2 cups pitted green olives, such as Spanish olives (6 ounces)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 hero rolls, split
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 medium zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced
- 32 small basil leaves
Method
- In a food processor, pulse the olives with the garlic and lemon zest until the olives are finely chopped.
- Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the olivada on the cut sides of the rolls.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the oregano and 1/2 cup of the olive oil.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a grill pan.
- In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the zucchini slices over high heat for about 5 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly charred.
- Mound the zucchini onto the rolls and drizzle with a little of the dressing.
- Top with the mozzarella, tomatoes and basil and drizzle with more of the dressing.
- Close the subs and serve right away.
