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Recipe: Gorgeous grain salad with slow-cooked courgettes

Claire Murrihy by Claire Murrihy
July 25, 2023
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grain salad

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.

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