A refreshing griddled courgette salad served with straciatella and a zesty chilli, garlic, and shallot vinaigrette. Perfect for summer, this salad brings together fresh courgettes, herbs, and a creamy dressing for a delightful meal.
1: To make the dressing, mince the garlic, then combine with finely diced chilli and shallot.
2: Add chopped mint, the zest and juice of a lemon, salt, pepper, then slowly stream in olive oil by whisking until a creamy vinaigrette forms.
3: Slice the courgettes into rounds, season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
4: Heat up a griddle pan until smoking, then sear the courgettes on each side until griddled (2-3 mins).
5: To serve, place the courgettes onto a plate, then top with basil leaves, dollops of straciatella, and then add the dressing.
