Courgette (Zucchini) is a simple and affordable fruit that is harvested immature. Some information about zucchini was collected in the other post for Zucchini Patties recipe. Young zucchini have a subtle taste and they are perfect for being used raw in salads. If you like cucumbers try to substitute them with young zucchini and you will increase your vitamin intake. Below recipe uses uncooked zucchini but not completely raw!
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Marinated Zucchini Salad
Ingredients:
5 small zucchini
100 g soft goat cheese
Marinade:
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 small gloves of garlic (finely minced)
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Optional:
150 g cherry tomatoes
Method:
1. Thinly slice zucchini using a vegetable peeler, or a knife if preferred.
2. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large jar and shake. Add zucchini and shake gently to mix the marinade through the zucchini. Leave the jar in the fridge for an hour.
3. Lay out marinated zucchini from the jar on a shallow serving plate and crumble the goat’s cheese coarsely over the salad. Optionally, decorate the salad with halved mini tomatoes.
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