I was inspired to write after eating the most delicious courgette salad at Daylesford Farmshop in the Cotswolds this summer. This courgette salad is the perfect way to use up courgettes when they are in abundance, particularly those of the pale green or bright yellow variety.
The creamy dressing in this recipe pairs perfectly with tangy feta cheese and fresh garden herbs. We serve this salad alongside grilled chicken, salmon, or simply on its own as a light lunch. Pair with a dry and light sauvignon blanc or rose wine.
If you’re looking for more delicious courgette recipes, check out our recipe for Butter Bean & Courgette Salad or homemade Wild Garlic Oil. For the perfect wine pairing, explore our recent blog: What is a Good Wine & Cheese Pairing?
Read on for the full list of ingredients and detailed steps.
Method
Follow these steps to make our Grilled Courgette & Feta Salad Recipe
Slice your yellow and green courgette into quarters lengthwise, and then again in half if your courgettes are quite long. Add your lemon zest, olive oil, chopped chilli and grated garlic to a large bowl before adding your chopped courgettes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the courgettes in the dressing with your hands and leave to marinade for 20 minutes before moving onto the next step.
Top tip: this marinade also works perfectly with grilled asparagus, salmon, and any other summer vegetables.
Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle pan over high heat for 5 minutes before adding in your courgettes and any extra dressing. Cook the courgettes for a few minutes until light grill marks have formed. Turn over and repeat on the other side.
Top tip: If you are hosting friends and family in the summertime, BBQ your marinated courgettes for an extra touch of smokey flavour.
In the meantime, stir together your greek yoghurt, mayonnaise, finely chopped parsley, and lemon juice to make your courgette and feta salad dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until serving.
When you are ready to serve your salad, arrange your chunky courgettes on a plate or platter. Drizzle over the dressing and top with crumbled feta cheese, halved sun-dried tomatoes, and finely chopped mint. And that’s it! Enjoy your courgette and feta salad alongside grilled chicken or salmon or for lunch during the week.
Top tip: use any leftover salad dressing on top of roasted vegetables for an easy midweek meal.
Seasonal Salad Recipes From Savery Grazing
That’s it! We hope you enjoy making this summer salad at your next BBQ or get-together. If you’re looking for more delicious salad recipes, explore the ‘recipes’ page on our blog. We also post food and nibble ideas regularly on our Instagram and Facebook pages. For more delicious salad recipes, check out our recent blog: 23 Winter Salad Ideas To Have On Repeat.
For fuss-free catering at your next event, why not get in touch with our team? We offer several grazing table packages which includes our signature range of seasonal salads, alongside handmade sandwiches, posh picnic nibbles, crudités and canapés. Perfect for hen-dos, birthdays, weddings, and more!
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