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8 Comments If you’re looking for an easy courgette salad that’s fresh, healthy and packed with summer flavors, this grilled courgette salad (or grilled zucchini salad) with feta is exactly what you need. Tender grilled courgette ribbons are combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, salty feta and a simple honey mustard dressing for a light lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
This salad comes together in about 15 minutes and is perfect for warm summer days when you want something satisfying without spending much time in the kitchen. It’s also delicious served alongside grilled chicken, fish or barbecue dishes.
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Why Grilling Courgette Makes Such a Difference
Raw courgette can sometimes taste a little watery, but grilling transforms it completely. The heat evaporates excess moisture while creating those delicious caramelized grill marks that give the courgette a slightly smoky flavour.
For the best result, slice the courgette into thin ribbons using a mandoline or vegetable peeler. Thin slices cook in less than a minute per side and stay tender without becoming mushy.
No grill pan? A cast iron skillet or even an outdoor barbecue works just as well
Recipe Ingredients
For making this delicious zucchini salad or courgette salad you need just a few simple ingredients:
- courgette (zucchini) – I used one zucchini for 2 people. That is still a pretty light dish
- feta – can be replaced with goat cheese or even crumble blue cheese if you prefer
- tomatoes – I love using cherry tomatoes for this recipe but regular tomatoes or any other kind of tomato works too
- cucumber – for added crunch I love adding some cucumber
How To Make Courgette Salad
Now this salad is super easy to make, the only thing that does take a bit of time is the grilling of the courgette. I love courgette (or zucchini, depending on where you live) and it’s such a versatile ingredient. In this case you cut the courgette in thin ribbons length wise. You can slice it in any other way you like, but make sure not to make the slices too thick.
You want them thin so the grilling part is done in no time at all. If you do not have a grill pan, you can easily do the same in a regular skillet. I like the grill marks on the courgette and it does give a slightly different flavor. But not enough to buy a pan if you don’t own one.
Variations Zucchini Salad
The fun part about this easy zucchini salad is that it can be varied very easily. Take a look at the below suggestions!
- avocado
- grilled peaches
- roasted chickpeas
- grilled chicken
- quinoa
- toasted pine nuts
- fresh basil
- mint
- olives
- roasted peppers
What To Serve with Courgette Salad
Now this salad is pretty delicious served for lunch but you can also make it suitable for dinner by serving it alongside some other dishes. Think about adding some roasted salmon, roast chicken, grilled halloumi (or serve it with an halloumi burger!) or some crusty bread or garlic bread.
Storing Courgette Salad with Feta
You can store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Something to keep in mind is that courgette releases quite a bit of moisture so don’t keep it for too long. This salad is really best eaten right away.
Fan of Zucchini
If you love courgette, you might want to try the below recipes as well!
- Salad of freekeh with courgette
- Zucchini bread
- Tomato quiche with zucchini
- Healthy muffins with broccoli and courgette
- Zucchini soup
FAQ Courgette Salad with Feta
Yes. Courgette and zucchini are exactly the same vegetable. Courgette is the British name, while zucchini is used in North America.
No. The skin becomes tender after grilling and contains plenty of nutrients.
Yes. Grill it a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
Goat cheese, mozzarella, burrata or halloumi all work well.
Yes. Replace the feta with a vegan alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Absolutely. It’s actually one of the reasons this salad is so good.
Grilled Courgette Salad with Feta and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 75 gram lettuce of choice
- 1 courgette
- 125 gram cherrytomatoes
- 100 gram feta
- 1/3 cucumber
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- pepper
- salt
How to make the salad with grilled courgette
- Cut the courgette in thin slices lenghtwise and heat a griddle on high. Brush the courgette slices with some olive oil and gril until they are cooked and have nice gril marks.
- Put on a plate and leave to cool.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in quarters or halves, Wash the cucumber and cut in half and than in slices
- Make the dressing by combining, mustard, honey, olive oil and a bit of red wine vinegar to taste. Add salt and pepper
- Put the salad in a bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumber, feta and drizzle with some of the dressing
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
Looks sensational Simone. I love the color scheme of the images. Love salads like this fresh and full of great flavor! I should check out this blog swap thing too.
This salad is gorgeous! The author on your recipe is not showing up for me.
What a beautiful salad! Colorful, vibrant, and appetizing, this should be the official salad of spring.
I think so to Holly.. Perfect for spring indeed,
Wow, your food pictures look eye popping on your blog! The food looks scrumptious too. Do you have any tips on becoming a better food photographer for a beginner like me?
Thanks so much Melanie! I have a whole section on foodphotography on The site under the menu for photography. Maybe worth checking out some of the posts there…:)
I love salads with grilled vegetables, this is perfect for the warm months ahead!
It is and so tasty too!