Zucchini Mushroom Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Zucchini Mushroom Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for light lunches or stunning dinner presentations. Delicate zucchini ribbons and earthy button mushrooms create a refreshing base, while toasted walnuts add a nutty crunch. Crumbled blue cheese provides a bold, tangy contrast that pairs beautifully with peppery arugula. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey ties the dish together, balancing sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is a vibrant showcase of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone seeking nutrient-rich, gourmet flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 150 grams button mushrooms
- 100 grams walnuts
- 75 grams blue cheese
- 100 grams arugula
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini and button mushrooms thoroughly.
Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the button mushrooms and add them to the zucchini ribbons.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then roughly chop them and add to the bowl.
Crumble the blue cheese and set aside for topping later.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the zucchini ribbons, mushrooms, and walnuts. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
On a serving plate or bowl, layer the arugula as a base. Gently transfer the zucchini mixture on top.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the salad as a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.1 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 48.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 5811 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 724 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2380 mg | 51% | |
*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.
