Slug Salad
Add a playful twist to your table with this light and refreshing Slug Salad, featuring zucchini and cucumber ribbons artfully crafted to resemble delicate "slug" shapes. Packed with vibrant, nourishing ingredients like baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh basil, this salad is both a feast for the eyes and the palate. A zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey ties it all together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this gluten-free, vegetarian dish makes an ideal side or a healthy main course. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick, nutritious meal, this Slug Salad is sure to impress with its whimsical presentation and fresh flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
Using a vegetable peeler or spiralizer, create long, thin ribbons from the zucchini and cucumber to mimic the 'slug' shapes. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl along with the baby spinach.
Slice the black olives into thin rings and toss them in with the salad mix.
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course. Optional: Garnish with additional basil leaves or crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5962 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1730 mg | 37% | |
*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.
