Zucchini, pea and mint salad with goat's cheese dressing

This light and healthy summer salad doesn't skimp on flavour!

Weigh it Up Australia’s approach to food is refreshingly simple – use the freshest locally grown seasonal produce whenever possible to ensure optimal nutritional content, as well as maximising flavour and value for money

Ingredients
  • 1 zucchini, shaved lengthways with a vegetable peeler to create thin strips
  • ½ cup fresh or defrosted frozen peas
  • 10 mint leaves, torn
  • 20g walnuts. Toasted and roughly chopped
  • Handful mixed salad leaves
DRESSING
  • 1 tbsp low fat Greek style yoghurt
  • 1 tsp goat’s cheese
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
 
Method
Combine zucchini, peas and salad leaves in a salad bowl and drizzle over the dressing. Scatter mint leaves and walnuts to serve.
 
Handy Tip: To make this into a main meal, simply add a 400g tin of cannelleni beans, chickpeas or mixed beans and you have a quick, delicious and healthy summer supper.
 
This recipe is from The Weigh It Up Summer Recipe Book by Julie White. Available at independent newsagents nationally; online at www.weighitup.com.au and Chemist Warehouse nationally. Recommended Retail price is $8.95. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for delicious new recipes every week!

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