Yummy Zucchini Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Yummy Zucchini Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for light lunches or colorful side dishes. Featuring crisp zucchini ribbons tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this salad is elevated with fresh parsley, aromatic basil, and delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, making each bite as satisfying as it is nutritious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this salad is a go-to option for healthy, quick meals. Serve it chilled and pair it with grilled proteins or enjoy it as a vibrant standalone dish. Perfect for summer gatherings, this zucchini salad is a showcase of seasonal produce at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchinis thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchinis into thin ribbons or spirals. Transfer the zucchini ribbons to a large salad bowl.
Zest the lemon and juice it into a small mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, and whisk until well combined to create the dressing.
Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely. Add them to the salad bowl with the zucchini ribbons.
Shave the Parmesan cheese into thin slices using a vegetable peeler, and add it to the zucchini mixture.
Drizzle the lemon-olive oil dressing over the zucchini ribbons and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Yummy Zucchini Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 4508 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1148 mg | 24% | |
*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.
