Summer salad recipe: Courgette, pea and mint salad

In the summer we are constantly having last minute guests swing by who are always hungry, so at this time of year I love to have a handful of easy to do recipes which I can call upon at the drop of a hat using some fresh and some store cupboard or freezer items. This is one of my favourites right now… a fresh and zesty summer salad recipe that will always compliment any summer menu. Prepare ahead and simply throw together just before serving.

You will need…

6 large courgettes

1 large green chilli, finely chopped

50g frozen peas

125g Greek yogurt

1 tsp ground cumin

1 lemon, juice and zest

1 handful mint, roughly chopped

1 handful flat leaf parsley, chopped

50g rocket

1 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

Serves 6 to 8

Lizard Orchid herb chopper set coming soon here.

Here’s what to do…

Trim the courgettes and spiralize into a bowl. Blanch the peas for 2 minutes and chill immediately in cold water before draining.
Mix the chilli, yogurt, cumin, lemon zest and juice into a bowl and season.
When ready to serve, add the courgettes, peas and mint to the dressing, and scatter with rocket leaves. Finally, drizzle with a little olive oil.

Totally in love with my Spiralizer – similar Lakeland one here.