Pic of Courgette salad with lemon and herbs

Courgette salad with lemon and herbs

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Courgette salad with lemon and herbs

Serves 4 5 min
Thrown together in five minutes, this healthy, vegetarian side is one for the late summer when courgettes are on overload. Add in a handful of toasted almonds or pine nuts for a bit of crunch. Try this alongside creamy pasta or risotto; in a big bowl at a BBQ; or as a side to grilled fish.

Ingredients

  • zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp mint, chopped
  • ½ tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 4 courgettes, grated
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • salt and pepper

Method

Prep time: 5 min

  • Step 1

    In a bowl combine the lemon juice and zest, olive oil and herbs.

  • Step 2

    Add the grated courgettes and poppy seeds and toss together to coat the courgettes.

  • Step 3

    Season to taste.