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Large bowl of zucchini salad made with zucchini ribbons with blue towel and serving ware in bowl
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Zucchini Salad

Simple and quick to make, this raw zucchini salad is fresh, vibrant and full of texture and flavor. The perfect salad to enjoy throughout the summer.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 406kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

For the dressing:

For the salad:

  • 2 medium zucchinis ends trimmed
  • cup toasted walnuts
  • cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish

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.

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Notes

Storage: This salad is best enjoyed soon after being made, but it will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 1190mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 7mg