Char-grilled Broccoli and Courgette Salad with Cheat's Pesto Dressing

.Courgettes are bang in season at the moment and they contain the potent antioxidant beta-carotene, so are great for your skin, eyes and heart. Here's a simple, tasty salad that pairs perfectly with grilled fish or meats. Make extra as it keeps well for three days, ideal for your assembly lunch or dinner the following day.

Ingredients:

Vegetables:

• Courgettes, sliced into large chunks

• Long stem broccoli, blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds

• 1 tin cannellini beans or white beans of choice, drained and rinsed

• 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of slithered almonds, toasted

  Cheat’s Pesto Dressing:

• 1 tbsp quality pesto

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp chopped basil (optional)

  Method:

• Drizzle the olive oil over the veg and char-grill for a few minutes on each side until tender and scored.

• Add cooked vegetables to a bowl

• Throw in the cannellini beans

• For the dressing

• mix the pesto, lemon juice, olive oil, and basil in a separate bowl.

• Toss the dressing through the vegetables and beans. 6. Pile onto a plate and top with toasted almonds. Enjoy!