Zucchini Ribbon Salad With Pine Nuts and Parmesan Shavings

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As beautiful as it is delicious, this light salad will have your friends and family raving.

Freshness is the first thing you’ll notice when you bite into this unique salad. Raw zucchini, sliced thinly and leaving just the perfect amount of crunch, combines so well with the delicate flavors of the toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, and mint. And to seal the deal? Use a generous amount of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. It’s every vegan’s and vegetarian’s dream dish. Plus, preparing this salad takes so little time and almost no effort. The next time you’d like to whip up something refreshing and healthy in the kitchen, consider this dish. It takes only a few minutes and serves up excellent results for both your palate and your body.

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Zucchini Ribbon Salad With Pine Nuts and Parmesan Shavings

A Vegan's dream dish, this unique salad is not only refreshing but healthy too.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Yield 6 people
Serving Size 0.75 cup
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Universal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 zucchini large
  • 1/2 cup parmesan freshly grated or parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • mint leaves fresh
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher or sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until they start to change their color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • With the use of a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, vertically slice the zucchini very thinly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and salt.
  • In a large salad bowl combine the zucchini, pine nuts, Parmesan and mint. Drizzle with the balsamic dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
Keywords Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy, Vegan

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Rowena Dumlao-Giardina

Rowena is a recipe developer and food & travel writer/photographer from Italy with Asian roots. Creating healthy dishes in her own kitchen is priority. She believes there is nothing more satisfying than knowing that her family is eating natural & nutritious meals.

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