Courgette salad with white cheese: a light, quick and delicious solution, ideal as an appetizer or accompaniment to the entire meal
A quick appetizer, few ingredients, with the freshness of lemon.
Recipe for 4 people.
Classic (no restrictions), Low Carb, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Preparation: 00:15
Interval: 00:00
TOOLS
1 cutting board(s), 1 bowl(s), 1 mandolin or potato peeler, 1 grater
EQUIPMENT
conventional
METERS
cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml
Ingredients Courgette salad with white cheese and basil:
– 1 unit of courgette cut into thin slices (see preparation)
– 1 unit of seedless pepper, chopped
– 1 lemon (zest)
– basil to taste (leaves cut into strips)
– 80 g of coarsely grated Minas fresh cheese (or ricotta).
Ingredients for the vinaigrette sauce
– 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
– 4 teaspoons of lemon (juice)
– salt to taste
– pepper to taste B
Ingredients for finishing and decorating
– basil to taste (leaves)
– extra virgin olive oil to taste
PREPARATION:
- Separate all ingredients and utensils for the recipe.
- Remove the ends of the courgettes and cut them into thin slices using a mandolin or vegetable cutter. If you prefer, use the coarse grater lengthwise to obtain long strips, discarding the core with the seeds.
- Wash well and let the basil leaves dry. Cut the leaves for the preparation into strips and reserve the whole ones for decoration. Leave both on a paper towel to dry completely.
- Grate the white cheese or ricotta on the coarse side and refrigerate until ready to serve.
PREPARATION:
Courgette salad with white cheese and basil:
- Place the courgette slices in a bowl.
- Add the chili pepper, lemon zest and basil strips. Mix well.
- Store the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Vinaigrette sauce:
- Mix the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Beat with a wire whisk until emulsified.
- Book.
FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:
- Arrange the courgette slices on a serving plate in layers or divide them individually among plates.
- Spread the grated white cheese or ricotta on top.
- Decorate with basil leaves
- Finish the courgette salad with white cheese and basil with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
b) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac patients, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. We therefore always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN.
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