Irish Courgette, Cheddar & Herb Salad

Shopping list

• 3 piece courgettes — medium, about 450 g total

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• 100 g mature cheddar — cubed

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• 20 g fresh parsley — roughly chopped

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• 10 g fresh mint — leaves picked

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• 30 g sunflower seeds — lightly toasted

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• 1 piece lemon — juice and zest

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• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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• 1 tsp runny honey

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• 0.5 tsp fine sea salt

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• 0.25 tsp black pepper — freshly ground

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Step by step

1. 1

   Use a vegetable peeler to shave the courgettes into long, thin ribbons, stopping when you reach the seedy core. Discard the core.

2. 2

   Place the courgette ribbons in a large serving bowl. Add the cheddar cubes, parsley, mint and toasted sunflower seeds.

3. 3

   In a small jug, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper until combined.

4. 4

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently with your hands or salad servers.

5. 5

   Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to meld, then serve immediately.