Courgette, tomato and bean salad
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This easy courgette, tomato and bean salad is lovely at a summer BBQ or picnic. It can be prepared in advance Β and kept aside until the main meat and/or fish are cooked. It's also nice as a vegetarian dish served in pita or with steamed rice. Any left over is perfect for your lunch-box the next day!
Ingredients
- 1 can of cannellini beans
- 1 large zucchini (courgette)
- 100g cherry tomatoes
- 1 handful of basil leaves
- 1 small clove garlic
- 50 ml olive oil
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the beans, then put them into a serving bowl.
- Shave long ribbons of the zucchini with a vegetable peeler.
- Oil and heat a griddle pan and cook the courgette ribbons on both sides for Β½ minute until they get lightly charred. Add these to the beans.
- Cut the tomatoes in half, griddle them for a minute or two, until slightly softened. Add them to the salad.
- Taste and season with salt & pepper to your liking.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Beans - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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