Ingredients for Courgette "Noodles" with Aubergine and Tomatoes

• 2 medium courgette (about 575g), spiralized or cut into matchsticks

• 2 medium yellow squash (about 575g), spiralized or cut into matchsticks

• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 1/8 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 3/4 cup (packed) basil leaves, chopped, divided

• 80ml olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 1 1/2 large long Chinese aubergines (about 350g ), cut into 1/4" slices on the bias

• 475ml cherry tomatoes, divided

• 40g pitted cured black olives, halved, divided

• 1 (230g) ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced

Place courgette and squash in a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes, then shake in strainer, pressing gently, to remove any excess liquid.

Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, honey, pepper, 1/2 cup basil, 3 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic until it begins to sizzle and turn golden brown, 5–7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with dressing. Increase heat to medium-high, add aubergine and 240ml tomatoes, and cook, stirring occasionally, until aubergine is browned and cooked through and tomatoes begin to burst, about 6–8 minutes. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt and transfer to bowl with dressing.

Cut remaining 240ml tomatoes in half lengthwise and add to bowl with dressing. Add courgette and squash; gently toss to combine. Add 3 tablespoons olives and 2 tablespoons basil, then transfer with tongs to a platter, letting extra liquid drain and remain in bowl. Lay mozzarella on 1 end of platter and drizzle with oil. Top dish with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon olives.

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