Zippy Zucchini Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
2 tsp. olive oil
3 zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 c. black olives, sliced
1/4 c. slivered almonds
3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/3 c. chili sauce
1/3 c. bottled spicy, sweet French salad dressing
2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
salad greens

Preparation

Saute garlic in olive oil.
Add zucchini; stir-fry until just tender.
Discard garlic.
Remove zucchini from pan; place in bowl or other container.
Add sugar to pan, then add olives, almonds, vinegar, chili sauce, salad dressing, parsley, tarragon, oregano, salt and pepper.
Cook over moderate heat for about 2 minutes to blend flavors.
Pour sauce over zucchini; cover and chill several hours or overnight.
Serve on salad greens.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.