Ingredients
- 3 small zucchini
- 3 ounce semidry goat cheese (log shaped or round), crumbled or cut in shavings
- 2 tablespoon raspberry vinegar (substitute another kind of fruit vinegar)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Preparation
Baking Directions:
1.Trim the zucchini and cut it in paper-thin slices, using a sharp knife or a mandoline.
Arrange in a circular pattern (starting from the outside and working your way in, each slice overlapping the previous one) on individual plates.
Sprinkle the cheese over the slices.
2.Whisk together the vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl and drizzle over the zucchini and cheese.
Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
Cover with plastic wrap and let it stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Raspberry vinegar is made from fresh raspberries macerated in white wine vinegar for a few months.
This tangy and fruity condiment can be found in fine foods stores, and will be a prized addition to your vinegar collection: a few drops will as sparkle to your vinaigrettes, sauces, and marinades, especially for fish or duck.
Variations: Use balsamic vinegar in the place of raspberry vinegar, and shavings of Parmesan or crumbled feta instead of goat cheese.
You can also toss the zucchini with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, and serve it as a salad.
Wine: FREIXENET BRUT DE NOIRS, CAVA ROSE (Spain, Catalonia, sparkling rose) This fresh and mouthwatering bubbly wine displays notes of strawberry and raspberry.
It is light enough to respect the delecate zucchini flavor, but it has enough tang and acidity to stand up to the vinegar.
