grilled summer squash with fresh mozzarella and toasted sunflower seeds

A super simple way of dressing up the summertime staple; creamy fresh mozzarella and crunchy sunflower seeds. Perfectly smashable as a starter or side with a cold glass of wine in hand.

Serves 6-8 as a side

Ingredients

• 6 zucchini

• 3 eight oz. balls of mozzarella or burrata 

• 1 cup toasted Sunflower Seeds 

• A handful of Sunflower Sprouts 

• Edible Flower Petals (optional)

• Juice of one Lemon 

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

• Salt 

Method

1. Heat a grill to a medium high heat and make sure the grate is cleaned and seasoned with oil. Cut the zucchini down the center, lengthwise, and toss in a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a pinch of salt. Grill the zucchini, turning as needed, until they are well caramelized and tender, but not mushy. Remove from the grill and place directly on a serving platter. 

2. Tear the balls of mozzarella with your hands into bite sized pieces and arrange on the platter with the zucchini. Sprinkle the toasted seeds over the entire dish, followed by the sunflower sprouts and flowers. Before serving, finish the platter with the freshly squeezed lemon juice and an additional blessing of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and flaky salt.