5 from 15 votes
Zucchini Salad with Avocado, Pepita Parsley Gremolata
Zucchini salad with avocado, and pepita parsley gremolata is a refreshing salad that can be a meal of its own.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
114 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1 jalapeño seeded, and coarsely chopped
- 2 scallions white part only chopped
- 1 garlic chopped, clove
- ½ cup avocado
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup water
FOR THE GREMOLATA
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ⅓ cup Pepitas
- 1 tablespoon parsley packed
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
FOR THE SALAD
- 2 zucchini washed, ends trimmed, peeled into wide thin ribbons
- 2 ounces ricotta salata cheese
- black pepper
- salt
Instructions
DRESSING
- In a small food processor, finely chop the jalapeno, scallions, and garlic. Scrape down the side of the bowl as needed. Add the avocado, lime juice, salt, pepper, olive oil, and ¼ cup water, and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more lemon juice if the mixture is too thick.
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GREMOLATA
- In a medium bowl combine the agave nectar and the salt. Over medium-low heat, heat a medium skillet. Add the pepitas and toast stirring frequently as not to burn. Once golden brown and some start to brown in spots, 4 to 5 minutes, remove from the heat and transfer them to the agave salt mixture. Toss to coat working quickly.
- Return the pepitas to the skillet, use a spatula to remove them from the sides of the bowl as they will stick to it. Toast again until just starting to brown, about 40 seconds. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Once cooled remove them from the parchment with the back of a knife and place them on a cutting board. Coarsely chop the pepitas and gather them in a mound in the center of the board. Sprinkle the parsley and lime zest over the top and continue chopping. It will be sticky, continue chopping and breaking the pepitas into a fine coarsen mixture.
SALAD
- Place the zucchini ribbons in a large bowl and combine with about 6 to 8 tablespoons of the dressing, adding them a little at a time. Use your hands to separate the ribbons and evenly coat the ribbons. Add 1 tablespoon of the gremolata and freshly grated ricotta Salata over the top of the zucchini. Toss the ribbons again to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and add more dressing if desired.
- Using thongs transfer to a shallow serving dish the zucchini ribbons. Layer over it more gremolata and cheese. Repeat a couple more layers of zucchini, gremolata, and cheese, making sure you have some left for the top layer. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
296mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.