Italian Zucchini Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Italian Zucchini Salad

Recipe By : Taste of Home
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds zucchini
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
12 large ripe pitted olives -- quartered
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
1 clove garlic
1 avocado
pimento or red pepper stirps

Wash zucchini; cut off ends. Cut into 3/4" slices. Combine water and
seasoned salt; pour over zucchini in saucepan. Cook until crisp-tender.
Drain; add olives; set aside. Combine oil, vinegar, salt, paprika, pepper,
sugar and basil. Spear garlic on toothpick; add to dressing. Pour over
zucchini mixture in bowl; stir gently. Chill overnight. Remove garlic.
Several hours before serving, peel avocado; cut into slices. Add to salad;
stir. Garnish with pimento or red pepper. Yield 12 servings.

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