Fresh, simple and elegant
This is a summer favorite and a go- to recipe for entertaining. If you tolerate it, it is great to add some fresh goat cheese for some extra creaminess and protein!
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 4 Zucchini , (mixture of yellow and green)
- 1-2 fresh red chillies (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- a few sprigs of fresh basil and parsley
- 1 shallot minced
- Cherry tomatoes, sliced french radishes and rocket to serve
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, add the shallot and apple cider vinegar. Let this sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the sharpness of the shallot to settle.
- Using a speed peeler, peel the zucchini longways into long thin ribbons and add to a bowl.
- Into the bowl of shallots and vinegar, stir in the dijon mustard and a pinch of sea salt and pepper to taste
- Whisk in extra virgin olive oil (around 1/4 -1/2 cup) mix well
- Pour dressing over courgette and let the zucchini rest for 15 minutes to soften
- Add the basil leaves, parsley, radishes and tomatoes, toss and serve over rocket.