Simple and Healthy Zucchini Salad with Pine Nuts
Elevate your summer dining with this *Simple and Healthy Zucchini Salad with Pine Nuts*! Featuring tender ribbons of fresh zucchini, this no-cook recipe is effortlessly refreshing and bursting with flavor. A tangy lemon-olive oil dressing brings a vibrant zest, while toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch. Finished with shavings of Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick 15-minute salad is as elegant as it is nutritious. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or your next potluck, this low-carb, vegetarian dish proves that simplicity can be truly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and trim the ends.
Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchinis into long, thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large mixing bowl.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Zest the lemon and juice it into a small bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and whisk to combine into a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the zucchini ribbons and gently toss to coat evenly.
Grate or shave the Parmesan cheese and chop the fresh parsley. Sprinkle both over the salad.
Add the toasted pine nuts to the salad, reserving a few for garnish.
Toss everything gently one more time and transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
Garnish with the reserved pine nuts and a final sprinkle of parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 5075 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*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.
