Shaved Zucchini Salad
This Shaved Zucchini Salad is bright and crisp, with ribbons of zucchini tossed with crunchy hazelnuts, peppery arugula, and shaved Parmesan cheese, all brought together with a bright and bold dressing that is truly delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small - medium sized zucchini
- 1 small - medium sized yellow squash
- ½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
- 2/3 cup shaved parmesan
- 2 cups arugula
Dressing
- 1 tbsp finely diced shallot
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Start by making the dressing. In a small bowl combine the diced shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, chili flakes, salt and pepper, dijon mustard and finely chopped parsley and stir until well mixed.
- Cut the ends off of the zucchini/squash. Using the vegetable peeler run it down the length of the zucchini and squash creating long ribbons.
- Using the vegetable peeler shave flakes of parmesan cheese until you get approximately ⅔ of a cup.
- Add the arugula to a large salad bowl, top with the zucchini and squash ribbons. Add in the hazelnut and shaved parmesan. Pour the dressing overtop and serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2mg