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Top 10 al fresco recipes

Eating outdoors is a real summer treat – fresh air, sunshine and loved ones gathered around a table packed with delicious food. From zingy salads to fruity desserts, we’ve selected 10 recipes that are easy to transport outdoors so perfect for al fresco dining.

Sunshine salad
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Sunshine salad

This simple salad is packed with freshness, making it the perfect barbecue side dish. Grilling the courgettes adds smokiness, which pairs perfectly with salty feta and juicy tomatoes. Drizzle over a zingy mint and mustard dressing and revel in those sunshine flavours.

  1. Toss the courgette slices in 1 tbsp oil. Whisk the remaining oil with the dressing ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Grill the courgettes on the barbecue over direct heat for 3-4 mins each side until charred and softened. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, grapes and avocado to a platter or serving bowl. Add the charred courgette, then scatter over the cheese and drizzle over the dressing. Keep in a cool place until ready to serve.

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  • Ingredients
  • 1 courgette, cut into 2mm thick slices lengthways
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 250g pack Tesco Finest mixed baby tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • 100g red grapes, halved
  • 1 medium avocado, diced
  • 100g reduced-fat salad cheese, cubed
  • For the dressing
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard​
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 2 fresh mint sprigs, leaves picked and chopped