Minted courgette salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Minted courgette salad
20 min.
8
43kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant salad that is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor, then this minted courgette salad is just the dish for you! Perfect as a side dish, starter, or even a light snack, this salad is a delightful way to enjoy the natural goodness of fresh courgettes, enhanced by the bright notes of lemon and mint. The combination of the crisp courgette ribbons and the sharp sweetness of red onion creates a beautiful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

This salad embraces a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyle, ensuring that everyone can enjoy it. At just 43 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free addition to any meal. Preparing this salad takes a mere 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings with friends. The simplicity of the ingredients truly shines, letting the quality of the produce take center stage. Plus, it’s versatile enough to pair beautifully with any main dish you have in mind.

So grab your peeler and bowls, and let’s dive into this vibrant creation that will not only add a pop of color to your table but also invigorate your palate. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the fresh flavors of the season!

Ingredients

  • 0.5  onion red thinly sliced
  •  lemon zest 
  •  zucchini 
  • large handful mint leaves 
  • tbsp olive oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Mix the onion and lemon juice together with some seasoning and set aside for 10 mins. When ready to serve, use a vegetable peeler to slice the courgettes into thin ribbons. Put into a bowl with the onion and lemon juice, zest, mint and oil. Carefully toss together and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories43kcal
Protein6.17%
Fat72.97%
Carbs20.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.25
Glycemic Load
0.3
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.6021739069534%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:42.72kcal
2.14%
Fat:3.67g
5.65%
Saturated Fat:0.53g
3.3%
Carbohydrates:2.36g
0.79%
Net Carbohydrates:1.63g
0.59%
Sugar:1.55g
1.72%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4.47mg
0.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.7g
1.4%
Vitamin C:10.41mg
12.61%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.07%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.5%
Potassium:142.01mg
4.06%
Vitamin K:4.24µg
4.04%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.77%
Folate:13.73µg
3.43%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.93%
Fiber:0.73g
2.91%
Magnesium:10.02mg
2.5%
Vitamin A:119.75IU
2.4%
Phosphorus:21.07mg
2.11%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.74%
Copper:0.03mg
1.55%
Iron:0.25mg
1.37%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.2%
Calcium:11.68mg
1.17%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.17%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%