Zucchini Salad
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5
Zucchini Salad
Description
Zucchini Salad is made by shaving whole zucchinis into delicate ribbons and combining them with a tangy, slightly sweet vinaigrette of lemon juice and zest, minced shallot, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, emulsified with extra virgin olive oil. This base provides a bright and fresh contrast to the crunchy texture of the walnuts and the savory depth from shaved Parmesan cheese.
The salad is tossed gently to coat the zucchini ribbons without wilting them, keeping the texture crisp and refreshing. Fresh basil adds herbal notes, rounding out the flavor profile. This dish is served immediately to preserve the zucchini's texture and is ideal as a light, cool accompaniment for richer mains or as part of a summer meal.
The salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days if covered, making it convenient for preparing slightly ahead of time, though best enjoyed fresh.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ½ shallot minced, medium
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 2 zucchini ends trimmed, medium
- ⅓ cup walnuts toasted
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix shallot, lemon juice, lemon zest, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and honey. Slowly stream in oil, whisking continuously until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini into ribbons, starting from one side, then flipping over and repeating on the other side. When you get the core of the zucchini, you can chop and reserve for another use.
- In a large bowl, toss zucchini, walnuts, Parmesan and basil with dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Enjoy the salad soon after making to maintain zucchini's crisp texture.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if needed.
- Reserve and reuse the chopped zucchini core in other dishes to avoid waste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1190mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 638IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 411mg | 41% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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