Zuchinni Salad

Description
This unusual salad can be served as a dish on its own or as a side dish. Either way, it is delicious, fresh and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 lb zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
 * 2 medium onions, wedged
 * 4 large garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
 * 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron
 * 12oz tomatoes, wedged
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
 * 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions
Heat the oil on a medium heat, preferaly in a large pan.

Add the zucchini, onions, garlic, cinnamon stick and saffron when the oil is hot and cover the pan. Leave it on the heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the tomatoes, parsley and mint.

Allow the mixture to stand for a few moments until it cools down, then mix in the lemon juice.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe serves 4.