Alison Lambert -taste of my life

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COURGETTE AND MINT SALAD

Serves 4

2-4 courgettes

100g rocket leaves

bunch mint , leaves picked

20-50g feta, parmesan or any strong tasty cheese, crumbled

1 lemon, juice and zest

Extra virgin olive oil

Sea salt flakes

Cracked pepper

Method

Peel the courgettes with a peeler into long thin strips and add to a bowl.  Add the rocket, mint leaves and cheese, sprinkle with a little salt.  Toss together, finely grate in the zest of the lemon and squeeze over the juice of half.  Add 2 tablespoons (approx) of oil and toss lightly to combine.  Place the salad onto a large platter and grate over a little pepper and if necessary drizzle over a little more oil.

Serve immediately as it will go limp with dressing on! If want to eat later make the dressing separately and drizzle over when ready to serve!