Recipe · By Marc Dessein · 30 October 2026

Courgette and burrata salad

Name: Courgette and burrata salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium courgette; 1 fresh burrata (125 g); 1 tablespoon basil; 1 tablespoon mint; Pepper, to taste; Salt, to taste; Lemon zest, to taste; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to finish; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon mustard (or to taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)

Ribbons of raw courgette with pieces of burrata, dill and chilli flakes on a white oval platter, next to a small bowl of dressing

Serves2
ServeCold

Serves 2. Per serving, about 370 kcal and 10 g of protein.

Total time: about 15 min (including 5 min resting)

The raw courgette is sliced very thinly, then marinated for five minutes in a lemon and mustard dressing. Torn burrata, basil and mint go on top, with a drizzle of olive oil and some lemon zest.

Method

Slice the courgette very thinly, with a mandoline or a sharp knife.
In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, mustard, olive oil and salt. Whisk with a fork until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the courgette slices and toss well to marinate. Leave to rest for 5 minutes.
Arrange the marinated slices in layers on a platter. Season with pepper and adjust the salt if needed.
Scatter over the basil and mint leaves.
Tear the burrata by hand and lay it on the salad. Finish with the tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon zest, and serve.