Courgette Salad
By Ocado
Published on 25 May 2022
With summer right around the corner, this simple griddled courgette salad will be your go-to side dish option at your next barbecue. Courgette is thinly sliced, coated in a sweet and spicy harissa marinade then lightly grilled to perfection. Served on a bed of wild rocket and garnished with toasted pine nuts and feta - it’s the perfect summer side salad.Time and servings
20 minsTotal time
2Servings
10 minsPrep time
10 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 olive oil
- 1 tbsp of harissa
- 1 tbsp of honey
- 2 large courgettes, cut into thin slices lengthways
- 30 g of pine nuts
- 30 g of wild rocket
- 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 60 g of feta cheese
Method
Step 1
n a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, harissa, honey, 1 tsp sea salt and ½ tsp coarse black pepper and mix together.Step 2
Pour the glaze over the courgette slices, ensuring all slices are evenly coated, then add the slices 4 to 6 at a time to a hot frying pan (we used a griddle pan). Fry for 2 mins on each side, repeating the process until all slices have been cooked until lightly charred.Step 3
In a separate frying pan, dry toast the pine nuts over a high heat for 2 mins then set aside.Step 4
dd a handful of fresh wild rocket to a large serving plate then pile your griddled courgette on top. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts, balsamic vinegar and a squeeze of lemon. Crumble the feta on top and serve.