Sesame Zucchini Ribbons
Transform your summer side dish game with these vibrant Sesame Zucchini Ribbons, a quick and refreshing recipe that’s packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Delicate zucchini slices, carved into elegant ribbons, serve as the base for a perfectly balanced sesame dressing made with nutty sesame oil, tangy soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Finished with toasted sesame seeds, fragrant garlic, crisp green onion, and a hint of red pepper flakes for heat, this dish combines texture and flavor beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this zucchini ribbon salad is perfect as a light appetizer, healthy side dish, or crowd-pleasing addition to your summer potluck.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized zucchini
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin, wide ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Pour the sesame dressing over the zucchini ribbons and gently toss to coat evenly.
Transfer the dressed zucchini ribbons to a serving plate.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and optional crushed red pepper flakes over the top for garnish.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6097 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*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.
