Zucchini Pignoli and Raisin Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Zucchini Pignoli and Raisin Salad, a refreshing blend of thinly sliced zucchini ribbons paired with the nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts and the natural sweetness of golden raisins. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey dressing and finished with fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is as light as it is flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or as a quick, nutritious side. Packed with fresh zucchini, toasted pignoli, and a touch of sweetness, this salad is sure to impress with its balance of textures and flavors while keeping things simple and elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized zucchini
- 0.25 cup pine nuts (pignoli)
- 0.25 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons, resembling wide pasta noodles. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the zucchini ribbons.
Pour the dressing over the zucchini mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the ribbons are evenly coated.
Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Give it a final toss and transfer to a serving platter or individual plates.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6788 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1842 mg | 39% | |
*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.
