Summer Time Easy Courgette Zucchini Carpaccio
Delight your taste buds with the bright, fresh flavors of Summer Time Easy Courgette Zucchini Carpaccio, a no-cook dish that’s perfect for warm-weather dining. This vibrant recipe showcases thinly sliced courgettes (zucchini) dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, extra virgin olive oil, and freshly cracked black pepper. Topped with delicate Parmesan shavings, aromatic ribbons of basil and mint, and an optional sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for crunch, this light appetizer or side dish is a celebration of summer's finest ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick, elegant option for sunny lunches, garden parties, or al fresco dinners. Keep it simple, refreshing, and full of flavor with this easy zucchini carpaccio recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Fresh courgettes (zucchini)
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
Wash the courgettes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a mandoline slicer or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the courgettes lengthwise into ribbons. Alternatively, slice into thin rounds depending on preference.
Arrange the courgette slices in a single layer on a large serving plate or platter, slightly overlapping them for a beautiful presentation.
Zest the lemon using a microplane grater and set the zest aside. Then, juice the lemon into a small bowl.
Whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to make the dressing.
Drizzle the lemon dressing evenly over the arranged courgette slices.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin ribbons of Parmesan cheese and scatter them over the courgette.
Finely slice the basil and mint leaves into ribbons (chiffonade) and sprinkle them on top for a fresh herbal note.
If using, sprinkle over the toasted pine nuts for added crunch and flavor.
Finish by sprinkling the lemon zest over the dish for a final pop of brightness.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or as a refreshing side dish. Enjoy your Summer Time Easy Courgette Zucchini Carpaccio!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 815 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.
