Why not give this flavoursome, refreshing salad a go! Can be eaten as the main event or a side dish & is perfect for making in large quantities to share with friends & family for a socially distanced garden meet up!😜
Quick & easy to create but so full of flavour!
1 pack basil leaves
zest and juice of 1 lemon
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil/ rapeseed oil
600g pack courgetti/ or you can create your own
150g mixed-colour cherry tomatoes, halved
150g fresh garden peas
small bunch of chives, cut into about 3cm lengths
4 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
250g mozzarella, drained and sliced/ vegetarian mozzarella
Blend the basil leaves (keeping back a few for garnishing) with the lemon juice, oil and seasoning until a green dressing consistency is achieved.
Toss the courgetti, tomatoes, peas, chives and peaches together with half the dressing. Place in a large bowl and top with the sliced mozzarella. Drizzle the rest of the dressing on top and garnish with the reserved basil leaves and the lemon zest.
Serve as a side dish or as the main event.
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