Ingredients

  • 3 None large zucchini, coarsely grated, excess water squeezed out
  • 7 oz feta cheese, finely crumbled
  • 5 None spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 None medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 2.5 oz pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • 9 oz chargrilled peppers, drained, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Combine zucchini, feta, spring onions, eggs, herbs and flour. Season.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook level tablespoons of zucchini mixture, in batches, for 2-3 mins per side, or until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to the baking tray and keep warm in oven between batches.
  • To make the salad, combine tomatoes, olives, peppers, vinegar and extra virgin olive oil in a medium bowl. Season to taste.
  • Serve fritters with tomato salad.