Gigantes with Tomato and Dill by Ella Mittas of Ela Melbourne

Ingredients 

Fennel, 2 medium bulbs 
Zucchini, 3 small
Salt, big pinch 
Red Grapefruit, 1 
Capers, 2 tbsp 
Oregano, 1 tbsp dried 
Cherry tomatoes, 1 big handful 
White wine vinegar, 1 tbsp 
Lemon, 2 tbsp juice 
Olive oil, 3 tbsp

 

Method

1. Slice the zucchini long ways and the fennel too. You want it to be quite thin like ribbons and I do this using a mandolin. 

2. Using your hands, carefully toss the zucchini and fennel and leave to sit while you finish off the salad. 

3. Cut the pith off the grapefruit, then slice the grapefruit into circular discs about half a centimetre thick. 

4. Add the capers, dried oregano, tomatoes and pick some tops off the fennel and add this too. Toss gently with your hands, then add the grapefruit and toss again. Arrange in a bowl or a dish and twirl some of the zucchini so they are standing up. 

5. Season with more salt and olive oil if desired. 

Serve alongside fish, with feta, rice or potatoes. 

Enjoy!