Are you trying to eat more grains and greens? This healthy and delicious salad is about to become your go-to lunch
Not only does this summery salad taste delicious, but it also keeps well as the grains absorb even more of the flavour over time – ideal for an al fresco feast. Delicious, long-lasting and very easy to prepare with your favourite M&S ingredients.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 60ml olive oil
- 6 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
- 15g rose harissa paste
- 2g chilli flakes
- 1 lemon, zested, juiced
- 7g honey or maple syrup
- 1kg courgettes, sliced
- 2 pouches (290 g) rice and quinoa
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 10g mint, finely chopped
- 10g basil, torn
Method:
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat and add the garlic. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until aromatic and just golden.
- Remove 2 tbsp oil from the pan and combine with the harissa paste, chilli flakes, lemon zest and juice and honey in a small bowl. Season to taste and set aside.
- Place the pan back on a medium heat and add the courgettes and salt. Cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes, until the courgettes are soft and sticky.
- Stir half of the dressing through the grains and pile on to a platter or into a container. Serve topped with the courgettes, crumbled feta, mint, basil and the remaining dressing.
