Zoodle Salad
User Reviews
4.4
Zoodle Salad
Description
This Zoodle Salad is made from spiralized zucchini noodles complemented by chopped bell peppers, quartered grape tomatoes, cucumber, and diced red onion. The fresh vegetables provide a crisp and colorful base for the salad. A dressing of apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), olive oil, Dijon mustard, and dried herbs (thyme, oregano, basil) along with onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt brings a tangy and herbaceous flavor.
The salad is tossed with the dressing and chilled for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and the vegetables to soften slightly without losing their crunch. This results in a refreshing, vegetable-forward dish with a balance of acidity, herb notes, and crisp texture.
Suggested optional additions such as fresh or vegan parmesan cheese and olives can introduce a richer or saltier note depending on preference. The salad works well as a light side dish or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini about 4-5 cups of zoodles, large, spiralized into noodles
- 1 bell pepper yellow or red, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1/3 cup onion red, chopped
Dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Combine veggies: Add zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion into a large salad bowl.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Add dressing: Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Sit and serve: Let sit in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adding freshly grated parmesan or vegan parmesan can introduce a creamy, cheesy layer of flavor.
- Olives contribute a salty, savory dimension that complements the fresh vegetables.
- A pinch of smoked paprika can add subtle smoky heat to the salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 recipe | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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