Ribbon Salad

Brighten up your plate with this stunning Ribbon Salad—a fresh, vibrant dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Featuring thinly sliced ribbons of zucchini, carrots, and cucumber, this no-cook recipe offers a beautiful medley of textures and colors that make it a perfect side dish or light lunch. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey dressing and sprinkled with fragrant fresh dill, this salad is infused with bright, herbaceous notes that pair wonderfully with the crunch of toasted almond slices. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy salad is not only quick and easy but also gluten-free and packed with nutrients. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that’s ideal for spring and summer gatherings. Keywords: ribbon salad recipe, zucchini ribbon salad, carrot cucumber salad, healthy side dish, quick summer salads.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Toasted almond slices

Directions

Step 1

Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchini, carrots, and cucumber into thin, long ribbons. Avoid the seeds in the cucumber as they may break the ribbons.

Step 2

Place the vegetable ribbons in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable ribbons and gently toss to ensure they are evenly coated.

Step 5

Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad for a burst of flavor.

Step 6

Transfer the ribbon salad to a serving platter and garnish with toasted almond slices for a crunchy topping.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1024.2 grams (1024.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	697

Total Fat 44.10g	57%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5011mg	218%
Total Carbohydrate 70.90g	26%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 47.80g
Protein 14.10g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 255mg	20%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 2130mg	45%

*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: 53.9%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 38.5%