Griddled Courgette Salad with Lemon, Feta and Chilli

Ingredients:
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 handful of fresh herbs u2013 choose from mint, coriander or parsley, or a mixture
  • To serve:
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of u00bd a lemon
  • 4 courgettes
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 100g Feta, crumbled
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
Method:

1. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the courgettes lengthways into wide, thin ribbons. Brush both sides of each ribbon with olive oil.
2. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and cook the courgette ribbons in batches until lightly charred on each side.
3. Place the slices in a single layer on a large serving platter and allow to cool for 4-5 minutes. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
4. In a jar, combine the extra-virgin olive oil and the lemon juice. Close the lid tightly and shake to combine.
5. When the courgettes have cooled a little, scatter over the Feta, garlic and chilli. Tear over the fresh herbs and drizzle over the vinaigrette to serve.

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