MARINATED COURGETTE SALAD
A perfect side dish for spring, this will complement the rich roast – zingy and crunchy courgettes with a hint of mint.
SERVES 6
✣ 2 large or 3 medium courgettes, peeled into ribbons
✣ 200g (7oz) radishes, thinly sliced
✣ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✣ Juice of 1 lemon
✣ 10 mint leaves, roughly chopped
✣ 4tbsp olive oil
✣ 45g (1½oz) pistachios ✣ 60g (2oz) Pecorino 1
Toss together all the ingredients, except the Pecorino cheese, and leave to marinate for 15 mins, to allow the courgettes to soak up the flavour.
2
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the Pecorino cheese into shavings on top and serve.
TIP This salad can be made up to 2 hrs ahead.