GRILLED COURGETTE SALAD

PREPARATION : 15 Minutes
COOKING TIME : 6-8 Minutes
METHOD : Direct
INGREDIENTS
6 Courgettes
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80g Watercress
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Sea Salt
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CHILLI-MINT DRESSING
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Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
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1 Red chilli
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15g Fresh mint leaves
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6 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
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Salt
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Pepper
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RECIPE PREPARATION
Accompanied by watercress salad and a chilli-mint dressing. It’s perfect for a balmy summer’s evening!
IN THE KITCHEN:
- Wash the courgettes and watercress. Thinly slice the courgettes lengthways to make flat strips
- Sprinkle on a few pinches of sea salt. Allow the courgettes to soften slightly as water is extracted by the salt.
- Now make the dressing. Wash the lemon, chilli and mint leaves. Remove the seeds of the chilli and chop it finely.
- Shred the leaves. Then whisk the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, chilli and mint in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the watercress in a serving dish.
AT THE BARBECUE:
- Prepare the barbecue for direct heat, approx. 220 ºC.
- Place the courgette strips on the grate and close the lid. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until good dark grill marks have formed.
- Take them off and allow to cool.
- Place the courgettes on top of the watercress and pour over the dressing.