Raw Zucchini Salad
A light, healthy salad made with zucchini ribbons
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 139kcal
- Kosher salt
- 2 to 3 zucchini (preferably green and yellow)
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 tablespoon shallot minced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- Basil or herb of your choice , chiffonade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds or walnuts toasted, (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Wash and dry zucchini
Slice each zucchini into ribbons using a mandolin or julienned
In a large bowl, cover the zucchini slices with 1 teaspoon of salt and toss well
After a few minutes, the zucchini will begin to wilt
Taste zucchini and rinse/dry if too salty for your taste
Add chopped tomato, herbs, garlic, shallot, oil, and lemon juice
Add nuts if using
Season with salt (if required) and pepper to taste
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 23.4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.8mg