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Zucchini Salad

Zucchini Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Crunchy Hazelnuts

This Zucchini Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for summer, featuring raw zucchini, a zesty lemon vinaigrette, and crunchy hazelnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Zucchini Choose small to medium for tenderness
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Can substitute with fresh mint, parsley, or chives
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Hazelnuts Consider pine nuts or almonds as alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Use a vegetable peeler for thin shards
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1 large Lemon Fresh juice and zest
  • 1 clove Garlic Grated finely
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Vegetable peeler
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, grated garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  2. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice zucchinis into thin ribbons and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the zucchini ribbons, ensuring they are coated evenly. Toss gently and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Mix in half of the basil and half of the hazelnuts to the marinated zucchini and toss lightly.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving platter, top with the remaining basil and hazelnuts, and shave Parmigiano Reggiano over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but best enjoyed fresh. Keep dressing separate until serving for optimal texture.

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