Zucchini Nut Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Zucchini Nut Salad, a quick and easy recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring fresh zucchini ribbons tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is elevated with the crunch of toasted mixed nuts and the savory touch of Parmesan cheese. Fresh mint leaves add a fragrant, herbal note, making this dish a refreshing choice for any occasion. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and flavorful salad is perfect for summer gatherings, a healthy side dish, or even a standalone meal. Packed with texture, nutrients, and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this zucchini salad is sure to impress both your palate and your guests!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup mixed nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim the ends. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the mixed nuts. Toast the nuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before roughly chopping them.
Step 3
Grate the Parmesan cheese into fine shavings using a microplane or cheese grater. Add the shavings to the bowl with the zucchini ribbons.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the zucchini ribbons and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad, along with the toasted mixed nuts.
Step 7
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 610.9 grams (610.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1328 |
| Total Fat 113.70g | 146% |
| Saturated Fat 17.90g | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 5093mg | 221% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.40g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.00g | 50% |
| Total Sugars 32.90g | |
| Protein 33.30g | 67% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 434mg | 33% |
| Iron 6mg | 33% |
| Potassium 1600mg | 34% |
Source of Calories