There’s something special about simple, honest food shared outdoors — especially when it’s paired with a crisp glass of Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025.
This Chargrilled Zucchini Salad is fresh, vibrant, and full of texture. Smoky charred zucchini, tangy preserved lemon, and crunchy roasted almonds come together with a creamy yoghurt dressing and a burst of mint. It’s the kind of dish that celebrates summer produce at its best — light, flavourful, and effortless to make.
It’s also a perfect pairing for our Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025. The wine’s lively acidity and citrus-laced palate complement the lemon and chilli, while its subtle minerality echoes the char from the grill. Together, they capture the essence of summer in Aotearoa — bright days, good friends, and great wine.
Fire up the BBQ, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy this beautiful balance of flavour.
Recipe:
Chargrilled Zucchini Salad
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
Zucchini (small) x 8
Red chilli x 1
Preserved lemon x 1.5 tbsp
Almonds lightly roasted x ¼ cup
Mint fresh x ¼ cup
Greek yoghurt x 1 cup
Garlic x 1 clove
Lemon x 2
E.V.O
METHOD
Cut and toss zucchini in olive oil, season and broil on a medium heat, set aside. To make the yoghurt dressing combine yoghurt, garlic, zest and juice of 1 lemon and season to taste. Pool the dressing on your serving dish arrange the charred zucchini and sprinkle the remaining ingredients with a generous glug of E.V.O