Raw Shaved Zucchini Salad
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis
- ½ cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 8-10 basil leaves
- dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the ends off each zucchini and place down on a cutting board. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the zucchini into large ribbons. I peel from left to right applying a light downward pressure, making sure the ribbons are pretty thin. Place in medium bowl.
- Meanwhile, lightly toast the pine nuts in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, being careful not to burn. Set aside to cool.
- Shave the parmesan cheese into curls using the vegetable peeler and add to the bowl.
- Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and, using scissors, thinly cut into ribbons and add to the zucchini.
- To make the dressing, mix the lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Pour dressing over zucchini salad and toss gently. Adjust seasonings and serve room temperature.
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