Zucchini Salad with Lemon Dressing (Printable)

A light salad with zucchini, lemon, and Parmesan.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium zucchini
02 - 1 small shallot, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

03 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheese & Garnish

08 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn or julienned
10 - 1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Rinse and trim the ends off the zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large bowl.
02 - Add the thinly sliced shallot to the bowl with the zucchini.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the zucchini and shallot. Gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
05 - Add the shaved Parmesan, torn basil, and pine nuts (if using). Toss briefly to combine, or arrange as a garnish.
06 - Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad is quick to whip up, making it perfect for those busy summer days.
  • The combination of textures and flavors is as delightful as a day spent in the sun.
02 -
  • Be careful not to overdo the salt, as the Parmesan adds its own saltiness.
  • For a more robust flavor, try using Pecorino Romano in place of Parmesan.
03 -
  • Shave the zucchini right before serving to maintain its crunch.
  • Lightly toasting the pine nuts before adding them enhances their flavor dramatically.
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