Courgette Salad (Zucchini Salad)

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A plate of courgette salad, light and bright courgette ribbons in lemon dressing with lemon wedges.

5 from 1 vote

Light, fresh and flavoured with green herbs and a zesty lemon dressing, this raw courgette salad makes a great addition to picnics and mezzes.

Servings:

Author: Helen Best-Shaw

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Ingredients

1 courgette - 1 medium or 2 small
1 handful parsley, mint or your favourite green herbs
freshly ground black pepper

For the dressing

1 tbsp lemon juice - fresh squeezed
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp mustard
¼ tsp honey

Instructions

Start by washing and trimming the courgettes. Pare fine ribbons of courgette using a vegetable peeler. If you are preparing the salad for later, salt, drain and squeeze the courgettes.
1 courgette
Chop the herbs. I find the best way to do this is to put the leves in amug and then snip them with a pair of sharp kitchen scissors. This avoids getting scraps of leaf all over your kitchen, minimizing waste and mess.
1 handful parsley, mint or your favourite green herbs
Make the dressing up in the bowl by putting the lemon juice and olive oil, lemon zest, honey, mustard and seasoning in. Mix together.
1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp mustard, ¼ tsp honey
Add the remaining ingredients, reserving some of the herbs to garnish. Toss to combine.
freshly ground black pepper
Transfer the salad to a serving plate. Arrange the courgette ribbons to give them some height for attractive presentation. Garnish with extra herbs and lemon wedges to serve.

Notes

Storage

Fridge – You can store this courgette/zucchini salad in the fridge for up to two days. If it has been in the fridge for a while, pour off any excess liquid and give it an extra squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Hints and tips

Smaller courgettes are better. Choose one medium or two small courgettes for this recipe but avoid large overgrown fruit.
A mini handheld mandoline slicer is fairly inexpensive and works so well. Just PLEASE use the finger guard! I have the OXO Good Grips one and It is sharp, fits in a drawer and is easy to wash. You do not need a fancy version in a domestic kitchen.

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