Zucchini Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Zucchini Salad
Description
The Zucchini Salad uses small to medium zucchinis peeled into thin strips to showcase a tender yet crisp texture. Tossed with a lemon vinaigrette that includes finely minced shallot, the dressing imparts brightness and mild sharpness complementing the delicate zucchini. The salad is garnished with toasted pine nuts, which add nutty depth and crunch, chopped chives for freshness, fresh basil for aromatic herbal notes, and optionally shaved Parmesan for a savory, slightly salty finish.
The salad preparation involves peeling the zucchini into ribbons, tossing lightly in dressing, then assembling on a serving platter with toppings added before additional dressing and seasoning to taste. This results in a visually appealing dish with textural contrast and layered flavors.
Suitable as a light side dish, this salad can accompany a range of main courses, especially those benefiting from fresh, bright vegetable elements in contrast to richer proteins or grains.
Ingredients
- lemon vinaigrette plus 1/4 cup minced shallot mixed in
- 3 zucchini small-medium
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
- basil handful
- Parmesan Cheese optional, shaved
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel the zucchini into thin strips. Place the zucchini in a large bowl, toss with drizzles of the dressing, then transfer the zucchini to a platter.
- Top with the pine nuts, chives, basil, and a few shavings of Parmesan, if using. Drizzle with more dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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