Grilled Courgette Salad
Elevate your summer meals with this vibrant Grilled Courgette Salad, a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. Tender courgette slices are charred to perfection on the grill, then drizzled with a zesty lemon-honey dressing that’s enhanced with a hint of garlic. This simple yet elegant dish is topped with creamy crumbled feta, nutty toasted pine nuts, and fresh mint for a refreshing finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy salad recipe is not only a stunning side dish but can also be served as a light, wholesome main course. Perfect for barbecues, al fresco dining, or a quick weeknight delight, it’s a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces courgettes (medium-sized)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Wash the courgettes and slice them lengthwise into 1cm-thick strips.
Brush both sides of the courgette slices with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Place the courgette slices on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the courgettes are tender. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Arrange the grilled courgettes on a serving platter or in a salad bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the courgettes evenly.
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and chopped fresh mint leaves.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
894 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.7 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2359 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1765 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
