Shaved courgette salad recipe

Name: Shaved courgette salad recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 g (1.1oz) pine nuts, plus 2 tablespoons for salad; 1 garlic clove; 1 spring onion, white part only, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp white balsamic vinegar; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 60 ml (2.1fl oz) extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsps; 8 small courgettes, around 450g; 150 g (5.3oz) cherry tomatoes, halved; 90 g (3.2oz) trimmed purslane sprigs (or a big handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley); 10 g (0.4oz) chopped chives

Servings: persons

30 g (1.1oz) pine nuts, plus 2 tablespoons for salad
1 garlic clove
1 spring onion, white part only, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp white balsamic vinegar
0.25 tsp sea salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
60 ml (2.1fl oz) extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsps
8 small courgettes, around 450g
150 g (5.3oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
90 g (3.2oz) trimmed purslane sprigs (or a big handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley)
10 g (0.4oz) chopped chives

1
First, make the dressing.
2
Warm a small frying pan over medium heat.
3
Add pine nuts and toast, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
4
Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
5
Roughly chop 2 tablespoons and set aside for salad.
6
Place remaining 30 g (1 oz/ 1/4 cup) pine nuts in an upright blender along with garlic, spring onion, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and a pinch of black pepper.
7
Blend on high speed for 1 minute, scrape sides using a rubber spatula and blend again.
8
While blender is running, slowly add olive oil and continue blending until thick and creamy.
9
Transfer to a jar and set aside until ready to serve salad.
10
Dressing can be refrigerated for up to three days, but allow to come to room temperature and mix well before using.
11
Now make your salad.
12
Wash and trim ends of courgette and cut any that are longer than 12.5 cm (5 in) in half.
13
Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, shave the courgette into long, thin strips.
14
Place in a salad bowl along with cherry tomatoes, purslane and reserved crushed pine nuts; toss to combine and sprinkle with chives.
15
If dressing has separated, shake well and drizzle over salad, lightly toss and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 30 g (1.1oz) pine nuts, plus 2 tablespoons for salad, 1 garlic clove, 1 spring onion, white part only, roughly chopped, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Shaved courgette salad recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shaved courgette salad recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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