5 from 3 votes
Zucchini Salad
Who needs leafy greens when you have thin, succulent slices of zesty zucchini?
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
233 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini medium
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved (optional)
Instructions
- Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons or slices.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, garlic, chopped basil, and toasted pine nuts.
- Drizzle with olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Toss gently to combine and add more lemon juice if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
455mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
425IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.