Grilled courgette, tomato and bean salad
Background
This grilled courgette, tomato and bean salad is a regular side dish at summer barbecues or on busy days during the year. It can be served warm or at room temperature -Β so you can make it ahead of a meal or perfect for lunchboxes, picnics,Β garden parties etc. Itβs vegan so perfect for those on plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free diets -Β served with couscous, rice or bread.
Ingredients
- 1 canned cannellini beans
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 500g courgette
- 250g mixed cocktail tomatoes
- Dressing:
- 1 small bunch of basil
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse & drain the beans, then put them into a salad bowl and add 2 tbsp of the oil.
- Cut the tomatoes in half, combine with the beans.
- Cut the courgette into thin slices using a vegetable peeler. Rub the strips with the remaining oil and grill on both sides (on a BBQ, grill or griddle pan) until lightly charred.
- In the meantime, whizz the dressing with a stick blender.
- Add the courgette slices to the salad and mix with the dressing. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Toss gently.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Barbecue - Everyday - Grill - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Beans - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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