Raw Zucchini Salad

Bright, fresh, and effortlessly elegant, this Raw Zucchini Salad is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. Featuring thinly sliced zucchini ribbons, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil, this dish is tossed in a zesty lemon-honey dressing that balances sweetness with tang. Shaved Parmesan cheese adds a touch of savory richness, while toasted pine nuts deliver delightful crunch and nuttiness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this light and refreshing salad is perfect as a summer appetizer, a healthy side dish, or a quick and satisfying lunch. It's a vibrant way to showcase fresh produce and elevate your salad game!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized Zucchini
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 handful Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice the zucchini into thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the zucchini ribbons.

Step 3

Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the salad ingredients.

Step 4

Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin strips of Parmesan cheese and add them to the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the zucchini salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Toast the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before sprinkling them over the salad.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a light appetizer, side dish, or refreshing lunch option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	871.6 grams (871.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	857

Total Fat 62.90g	81%
Saturated Fat 12.30g	62%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.20g
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 6944mg	302%
Total Carbohydrate 61.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 51.80g
Protein 18.10g	36%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353mg	27%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1813mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 27.7%