Chopped Zucchini Salad With Parmesan And Herbs
A delicious side dish made with zucchinis cut into matchsticks, tossed with mint, parmesan, and almonds, this chopped zucchini salad is a delicious and refreshing salad for those days when you want a meal, but not “a MEAL”.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 oz parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ½ cup chopped mint
- ½ cup chopped basil
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Chop your zucchini into thin matchsticks, making sure to discard the seedy core of the zucchini. Set aside
- Whisk the lemon zest and juice, oil, honey, salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowel to make the dressing.
- Combine the dressing with the chopped zucchini, and add the cheese, mint, and basil. Toss to coat and sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese, and the toasted nuts over the salad.
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