Description
A refreshing and light salad made with thinly sliced zucchini ribbons, tossed in a zesty lemon and parmesan dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchinis into thin ribbons.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the zucchini ribbons to the bowl and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss again.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or pine nuts.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain the freshness of the zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg