Description
A refreshing and vibrant Ribboned Courgette Salad featuring crisp courgette ribbons, protein-packed chickpeas, sweetcorn, and tangy feta, all tossed in a zesty lemon, honey, and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 10g parsley, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 courgettes
- 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ x 198g can sweetcorn, drained
- 80g feta cheese (vegetarian if needed)
- 2 tsp mixed seeds
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together most of the finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and seasoning to taste with salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Ribbon the Courgettes: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the courgettes lengthwise into thin ribbons, discarding the seedy center as you go. Place the ribbons into a large mixing bowl.
- Add Chickpeas and Sweetcorn: To the courgette ribbons, add the drained chickpeas and sweetcorn. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated. Let the mixture marinate for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Feta and Final Toss: Crumble the feta cheese over the marinated salad and gently toss it once more to distribute the cheese without breaking it down too much. Season with freshly ground black pepper as desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the salad onto four serving plates. Sprinkle over the remaining chopped parsley, mixed seeds, and finely chopped spring onions for a crunchy, fresh finish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a vegetable peeler carefully to create thin, delicate ribbons from the courgettes for the best texture.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute feta with vegan cheese or omit it entirely.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing based on your preferred level of sweetness.
- Marinating briefly enhances the flavor, but avoid leaving the salad too long to keep the courgettes crisp.
- Mixed seeds add a nice crunch, but you can substitute with nuts if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: courgette salad, ribboned courgette, chickpea salad, feta salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, no-cook salad
