This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4 as a side dish

　　7 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives (about 1/4 cup)

　　1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 large)

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

　　1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　

Step 1

Prepare grill.

　　

Step 2

Pit and thinly slice olives. Cut zucchini diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices and in a bowl toss with oil and salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Step 3

Grill zucchini, in batches if necessary, on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred and just tender. (Alternatively, zucchini may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned heavy ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer zucchini to bowl and toss with olives, mint, and lemon juice.