RAW COURGETTE SALAD WITH BASIL, CHILLI & LEMON
Don’t be put off by the fact the courgette is raw. It keeps a nice crunch and makes this salad super fresh. Made in only 10 minutes, it can't be beaten when the sun is shining!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 30 g fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 red chilli finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 courgettes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- to serve: vegan stracciatella, toasted pinenuts, lemon zest
Instructions
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To make the dressing, combine the chopped basil, chilli, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and a good pinch of salt & black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
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Use a speed peeler to peel the courgettes into thin ribbons. Add them to the dressing and mix well to combine.
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Arrange the dressed courgette ribbons on a serving plate. Serve topped with dollops of the vegan stracciatella, a sprinkling of toasted pinenuts and a grating of lemon zest. Finish with a nice crack of black pepper.
I have plenty more courgette recipes here on Georgie Eats. Try my Slow-Cooked Courgette Pasta next!
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