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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Zucchini, Feta & Pine Nut Salad

Here's another great salad from Diabetes Australia.

This refreshing zucchini, feta and pine nut salad is perfect for a summer barbeque or weekend family gathering. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with rocket and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 5 medium zucchinis
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 50g crumbled feta cheese
  • Sprinkle of chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups rocket (arugula)
  • 6 Kalamata olives quartered (optional)

Preparation:

Shave zucchini into thin strips using a vegetable peeler and lightly grill. Cook for about a minute on each side and set aside to cool.

In a non-stick fry pan, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden.

Toss shaved zucchini, chives, pine nuts, cheese, olives, salt and pepper together.

Drizzle olive oil, garnish with rocket and enjoy!

Blessed be... and happy cooking!