Courgette And Spiced Peanut Salad
- 15m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 15m Ready In
Shaved courgette ribbons and cherry tomatoes are tossed in a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing, then topped with fresh mint and roasted peanuts for crunch. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 courgettes/zucchini
- 150 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 44.4 ml fresh mint leaves chopped
- 100 g roasted peanuts
- 2 limes juiced
- 1.23 ml chilli powder
- 4.93 ml brown sugar
- 0.5 clove garlic crushed
- 44.4 ml fish sauce
- 29.6 ml sesame oil
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 89.4 mg
- Iron: 1.53 mg
- Magnesium: 78.6 mg
- Phosphorus: 140 mg
- Potassium: 380 mg
- Zinc: 1.2 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 courgettes/zucchini
- 100 g roasted peanuts
- 1.23 ml chilli powder
- 4.93 ml brown sugar
- 44.4 ml fish sauce
- 29.6 ml sesame oil
Prepare
- Halve 150 g cherry tomatoes
- Chop 44.4 ml fresh mint leaves
- Juice 2 limes
- Crush 0.5 clove garlic
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Using a ribbon peeler, slice the courgettes into fine ribbons and place them in a large serving bowl. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl and set aside while you prepare the dressing.
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Step 2.
In a small jug or bowl, combine the lime juice, chilli powder, brown sugar, crushed garlic, fish sauce, and sesame oil. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well incorporated.
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Step 3.
Pour the dressing over the courgette ribbons and tomatoes. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
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Step 4.
Garnish the salad with chopped fresh mint and roasted peanuts. Serve immediately.