INGREDIENTS

• 3 Zucchini (Medium; cut lengthwise)
• 5 Cocktail Tomatoes (Sliced 1/2 inch thick)
• 8 ozs Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (Pre- sliced or slice 1/2″ thick)
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt
• 1 Handful Fresh Basil Leaves (Julienned)
• 2 tbs Olive Oil (more or less when drizzled)
• Salt And Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 2 tbs Balsamic Vinegar (to drizzle)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drizzle and rub zucchini halves with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
2. Preheat the grill or grill pan on stove to medium-high and grill the zucchini covered for 3-5 minutes per side or just until knife tender.
3. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar!
4. Remove the grilled zucchini to a serving platter cut side up. Season evenly with garlic salt. Top each half with mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes in overlapping pattern. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with olive oil. Season with additional salt and fresh ground black pepper as needed.
5. Serve immediately or at room temperature. It also tastes good chilled the next day. Serves 6-8 as a side.

NOTES

Cocktail tomatoes and pre-sliced mozzarella cheese are a perfect size here. You can use any other sort of tomatoes but may have to cut them down to fit. Same with pre-sliced mozzarella – they are the perfect little circles for the zucchini here.

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