Minty-Fresh Zucchini Salad with Marinated Feta

Ingredients

• ¼ pound block of feta cheese, cut into squares
• Ample bunch of fresh mint leaves, plus more torn leaves for garnish
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 or 3 (1-inch) strips orange peel, plus grated zest for garnish
• Crushed red-pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1½-by-½-inch batons (about 5½ cups)
• 1 teaspoon flaky salt (such as Maldon )
• ½ cup shelled salted, roasted pistachios
• ¼ cup dried currants