Raw Zucchini Salad
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly elegant, this Raw Zucchini Salad is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. Featuring thinly sliced zucchini ribbons, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil, this dish is tossed in a zesty lemon-honey dressing that balances sweetness with tang. Shaved Parmesan cheese adds a touch of savory richness, while toasted pine nuts deliver delightful crunch and nuttiness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this light and refreshing salad is perfect as a summer appetizer, a healthy side dish, or a quick and satisfying lunch. It's a vibrant way to showcase fresh produce and elevate your salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized Zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 handful Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice the zucchini into thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the zucchini ribbons.
Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the salad ingredients.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin strips of Parmesan cheese and add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the zucchini salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Toast the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before sprinkling them over the salad.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer, side dish, or refreshing lunch option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 6944 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1813 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
