Grilled Courgette Salad with Peas, Pea Shoots, Oregano, Lemon, and Pine-nuts
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Ingredients
12
Servings
4
A light fresh salad of courgettes, with oregano and lemon. A great summer salad to eat on its own or as part of a meal.
Ingredients
3 courgettes
2 teaspoons Oregano
1 teaspoon Garlic Granules
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1 lemon, zest and juice of
1 teaspoon golden syrup
3 tablespoons olive oil
50 grams (2 ounces) pine nuts, toasted
50 grams (2 ounces) peas, fresh or defrosted
50 grams (2 ounces) pea shoots
sea salt
Cooking tip
- This is a great vegan option. You could however serve it topped with crumbled feta or goat’s cheese if you wish.
- Serves: 4 as a main or 6 as a side
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Pre-heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Wash the courgettes and cut them into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Toss in 1 tbs of the oil then grill ribbons for a few seconds, turning using tongs to get char marks.
- 2 Made the dressing by combining the oregano, garlic, paprika, lemon, golden syrup, and remaining olive oil.
- 3 Add the courgette ribbon, pine-nuts and peas to the dressing. Then cover and reserve until needed.
- 4 To serve add the pea shoots and season to taste with the Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
- 5