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Vegetarian Pesto Courgette N’ Carrot Noodles With Feta Cheese And Olives

Modified: Apr 30, 2022 · Published: May 29, 2017 · by Ramona

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This vegetarian pesto courgette n’ carrot noodles with feta cheese and olives came out of that desperado's need to have a break from meat.

Vegetarian pesto courgette and carrot noodles with feta cheese and olives

I do like to have 3-4 vegetarian days in a week, however, this is not always possible with those meatarians around my household who do suffer if no meat turns up on their dinner plates.

Pretty bad, I know but I'm working on it.  I will, I will, I know I shall succeed,  my hubby being the hardest one to convince.

I made this dish a few days back again and I was told by my meatarians who unanimously confirmed that there was no need for meat if they have the courgette and the carrot noodles present. It looks like I could possibly come out as a winner if I carry on this way. It appears that I am on the right track here and with a little perseverance everything is possible. Oh, yes!

The freshness, crispiness, and vibrance of this zoodle dish are simply amazing. A real winner indeed. It is one of those recipes that will quickly turn into a favorite. It is so refreshing! ️
This is one of my salads that are in the clear category of Healthy Fast Food as it is very quick to make, and pure wholesomeness, all you need is a good spiraliser.

Courgette and carrot noodles

Not only do they look effortlessly amazing and so truly appetizing but these courgette/zucchini and carrot noodles can be served on any occasion as a side to any protein and it will make a superb meal.
It could complement a nicely cooked barbecue, now that the BBQ season has started, whether that's meat or fish.

It is an elegant dish that will always wow any retina that comes in ‘contact’ with it, it is low carbs dish, is packed with fiber and vitamins, it is vegetarian and gluten-free, and it is everything you wish for.
Let's get some noodles on the plate then!

Tips:

  • I have added some lemon zest in the past or some mint. Amazingly fresh.
  • Most times I use garlic-stuffed olives but truthfully any flavor, herbed olives would do.
  •  I also do replace the courgette with spiralized cucumber or ‘the curly C' as my daughter used to call it.
  • If you are into salads, you could also try this superb red cabbage salad or this beautiful broccoli salad two superb choices to go with a summer BBQ.

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Enjoy!

Vegetarian pesto courgette and carrot noodles with feta cheese and olives

Vegetarian pesto courgette n' carrot noodles with feta cheese and olives

These spiralised zucchini and carrots noodles dish with feta cheese and olives can be your absolute summer winner dish. Refreshing and truly delicious!
5 from 19 votes
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Ramona's Cuisine, World Cuisine
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Equipment

  • spiraliser
  • glass bowl
  • knife

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 3 courgettes or zucchinis (shredded or spiralised)
  • 3 medium carrots (shredded or spiralised)
  • 200 g feta cheese (7 oz) use vegan cheese for a vegan dish
  • 10-12 olives green pitted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian mixed herbs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (mixed)

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon pesto sauce (optional)
  • 3 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 pinch salt pink Himalayan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients for the vinaigrette into a jar. Place the lid on and give it all a good old shake.
  • Wash the courgettes, peel and wash the carrots. Pat try and spiralise.
  • Transfer the spiralised courgettes and carrots to a large bowl.
  • Chop or slice the olives into small chunks or little slices, sprinkle the sesame seeds, the dry Italian herbs, crumble the feta cheese into desired size crumbles.
  • Give the vinaigrette a last shake and drizzle over the vegetable noodles, toss gently to coat the vegetables uniformly.
  • Transfer into the serving plates and fully enjoy this beauty.

Notes

Vegetarian pesto courgette n' carrot noodles with feta cheese and olives
Did you make this recipe?
Please let me know how you liked this superb salad, did you give it a twist, all in all how it turned out for you, why not leave a comment below and even share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ramonascuisine. ?

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8338IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 2mg
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Raquel says

    May 14, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a great salad! Will make again!

    Reply
  2. Nive says

    May 14, 2021 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    This is such a beautiful summer salad, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Elan says

    June 26, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely and so easy to make recipe, healthy and beautiful for a light summer meal or side. Looks so good too, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 10, 2020 at 5:27 am

      Thank you Elan, I am glad you liked this dish too.

      Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 10, 2020 at 6:37 am

      Thank you so much Elan! xx

      Reply
  4. April says

    July 27, 2019 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    I don't think I've made anything similar recently so it will be a great experience for me this weekend. Can't wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 27, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you dear April, it is a yummy recipe that is ready in no time and since there is no cooking involved makes it such a perfect dish for hot days. 😉

      Reply
  5. Byron Thomas says

    July 27, 2019 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Both my partner and our daughter are vegetarians, and I know this is a salad they would both love to eat. I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm sure I'd love it too! I'm always looking for new ways to use my spiralizer that I spent so much money on. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 27, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you Byron, I am so sure you would love this too. 😉 you should definitely try making this soon. Thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Melissa says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love the looks of this!! We also try to eat vegetarian at least 2 times a week, though sometimes I will go a third night if my family hasn't complained about the lack of meat ☺️ I think they will go crazy for this!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 27, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you dear Melissa 😉

      Reply
  7. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I need to get myself a spiralizer so I can make more dishes with veggies. I love how colorful and flavorful this dish is!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 27, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks so much Kathy!

      Reply
  8. Leslie says

    July 25, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe does look refreshing! I love that you used feta cheese, too! My FAVORITE!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 27, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks Leslie, I am so glad we share the love for feta, it is my favourite too.

      Reply
  9. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    May 13, 2018 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    This is such a great salad Ramona. It's great to have some new ideas for the summer season and I love to have mint with courgettes - so fresh!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 15, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you Amanda,
      I’m super happy to hear that you like the recipe and that you have found it inspiring too. I hope you’ll make and enjoy it soon ??

      Reply
  10. Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    This is such a pretty salad. I just got a new veggie cutter for my Kitchen Aid. I can't wait to use it on this recipe. I know it will be fantastic!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 13, 2018 at 9:52 am

      Thank you Katie, happy spiralising, ? it sounds fab. I will check that out too as I’m a little bored with mine.
      Thanks ?

      Reply
  11. Brian Jones says

    May 13, 2018 at 3:46 am

    5 stars
    That sounds lovely and that vinaigrette sounds heavenly... Like you I eat vegetarian 2-3 days a week although my vegetarian recipe development is far less expansive than my 'protein' based recipe development so it sounds like a perfect dish for me to try something new.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 13, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Thank you Brian, it’s a refreshing salad ready in no time and can easily make a side to a protein packed meal ?. I hope you’ll give it a go and let me know how it went. ??

      Reply
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