Grilled Courgette Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 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

9 steps

1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

2. Wash the courgettes and slice them lengthwise into 1cm-thick strips.

3. Brush both sides of the courgette slices with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Arrange the grilled courgettes on a serving platter or in a salad bowl.

7. Drizzle the dressing over the courgettes evenly.

8. Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and chopped fresh mint leaves.

9. Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (141.4g)

Calories		205
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.4 g	24%
	Saturated Fat	5.5 g	28%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		22 mg	7%
Sodium		533 mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate		6.6 g	2%
	Dietary Fiber	1.1 g	4%
	Total Sugars	4.2 g
Protein		5.4 g	11%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		145 mg	11%
Iron		0.8 mg	5%
Potassium		290 mg	6%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 659 cal (77.5%%)

Protein: 85 cal (10.1%%)

Carbs: 105 cal (12.4%%)