Tender Courgette Fritters with Green Goddess Dressing

Ingredients for Tender Courgette Fritters with Green Goddess Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

• 1 anchovy fillet, chopped

• 675g medium courgette (5 to 6), trimmed

• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided

• 6 1/2 tablespoons plain flour

• 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 30g beer

• 1 110g package soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled, chilled (about 240ml )

• 80ml (or more) extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 1/2 cups (lightly packed) mâche (lamb's lettuce

• 2 to 90g )

Blend all ingredients in processor until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Cover; chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Using large holes on box grater, coarsely grate courgette into large colander. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coarse salt over and toss to coat evenly. Place colander over large bowl. Let courgette stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Press on courgette to release as much liquid as possible. Empty courgette into kitchen towel. Roll up to enclose and squeeze dry.

Whisk flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoons pepper, and 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt in medium bowl to blend. Mix in beer. Scrape courgette from towel into bowl; stir to coat evenly (batter will be thick). Mix in cheese.

Heat 80ml oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Working in batches, drop batter into skillet by 60ml fuls, flattening to 3-inch rounds. Sauté until brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 191°C oven 5 to 6 minutes.

Place mâche in large bowl. Toss with 2 to 45ml dressing. Place 2 fritters on each of 6 plates. Top with mound of mâche salad. Serve fritters, passing remaining dressing alongside.

Disclaimer

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