Recipes

Grilled courgette salad with caramelized pine nuts

Season :Summer Servings :4 as a side Diet :Vegan, gluten free Time :15 minutes Difficulty :Easy

A quick Summer side salad which is a definite crowd pleaser!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 courgettes
  • 40 gr. of pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp. of honey
  • Handful of oregano leaves
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Black cracked pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Courgette flowers (optional)
  • Edible flowers (optional)

PREPARATION

  1. Slice the courgette lengthwise in slices and drizzle over some olive oil, salt and pepper. Meanwhile heat a griddle pan or the bbq and grill the courgettes for a couple of minutes on each side.
  2. Dry roast the pine nuts in a frying pan, keeping a close eye on them and when they begin to spread their nutty fragrance and have some colour add 2 tablespoons of honey and a pinch of sea salt and cook for another minute.
  3. Layer the courgettes on a platter, top with the pine nuts, fresh oregano, optionally add the flowers, an extra drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper.

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