Perfect for a summer glut of vegetables.

  • 160g (handful) green beans, trimmed

Cook in boiling water for 4 minutes then place in iced water. Drain, chop into 3cm lengths

  • 2 courgettes

Slice longways on the smallest setting of a mandoline slicer to create ribbons. Mix with the beans in a bowl

  • 10g coriander, chopped
  • 10g parsely, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbs red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 shallot chopped or a small bunch of chives, chopped
  • half a mild chilli, chopped

Mix to form a dressing. Toss the vegetables in the dressing and leave to absorb the flavours, from 5 minutes to several hours. Just before serving, top with

  • 10g pine nuts, toasted
  • 20g feta cheese or goats cheese, crumbled (omit or use vegan cheese for vegan)