*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Italian Zucchini Salad

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            Zucchini
     1/2  c             Water
   2      ts            Seasoned salt
  12      lg            Ripe pitted olives -- quartered
     2/3  c             Olive oil
     1/2  c             Wine vinegar
   1      ts            Salt
     1/2  ts            Paprika
     1/2  ts            Pepper
     1/2  ts            Sugar
     1/4  ts            Basil leaves
   1      cl            Garlic
   1                    Avocado       
                        Pimento or red pepper strips

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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