Ribboned Courgette Salad Food

VEGGIE RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the oil, lemon juice and smoked paprika together in a large bowl with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to thinly slice the carrot, yellow squash and zucchini into ribbons. (With the yellow squash and zucchini, it is easiest to slice the sides, working around and then discarding the core.)
• Add the vegetable ribbons, asparagus, parsley and chives to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

RIBBONED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold running water. Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and spread in 1 layer, then gently roll up towel to absorb excess water and let stand 5 minutes more.
• Whisk together oil, zest, juice, mustard, anchovy paste, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
• Add zucchini, frisée, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
• *Available at Asian markets, some cookware shops, and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Shave the zucchini into long wide ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, turning the squash, if necessary, to ease shaving. Discard the seedy core. Put the zucchini into a colander set inside a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss and drain for 30 minutes. Discard the liquid.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the zucchini, onion, frisee, and radishes. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with almonds, basil, and Manchego cheese and serve. Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

RIBBONED COURGETTE SALAD

Steps:

• Put most of the parsley, the lemon zest and juice, olive oil and honey in a bowl and whisk together along with some seasoning to taste.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel the courgettes into ribbons, discarding the seedy centre. Tip into a large bowl with the chickpeas and sweetcorn. Pour over the dressing, toss together and leave to marinate for 5 mins. Crumble in the feta and give it a final light toss. Season with a grinding of black pepper.
• Divide the salad between four plates. Scatter over the remaining parsley and sprinkle over along with the mixed seeds and spring onions.

RIBBONED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl.
• Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold running water.
• Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and spread in 1 layer, then gently roll up towel to absorb excess water and let stand 5 minutes more.
• Whisk together oil, zest, juice, mustard, anchovy paste, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
• Add zucchini, frisée, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

COURGETTE, FETA & MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the courgettes into long ribbons with a potato peeler. Arrange with the rocket on a large platter. Scatter over the feta and mint leaves, and drizzle on your favourite dressing.

SUMMER COURGETTE RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and tip the pine nuts onto a baking tray. Put the courgette ribbons in a large bowl with the juice and zest of 1/2 the lemon. Cut the sourdough into chunky dice and pop on the baking tray, next to the nuts. Drizzle with the oil and add plenty of seasoning.
• Roast for about 5 mins until the pine nuts are golden and toasted, then remove from the baking tray and set aside. Return the croutons to the oven for a further 5-8 mins until golden.
• Meanwhile, wash and dry the kale and add to the courgettes with the goat's cheese, mint and raisins. Toss everything together.
• Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients. Season well. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and then toss to coat.
• Pile the salad onto a platter and scatter over the croutons, pine nuts and plenty of black pepper.