Zucchini Noodle Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

This is a healthy, simple, and easy zucchini noodle (or zoodle) salad that is suitable for your personalization. For variation, feel free to top with feta cheese, parmesan, chopped walnuts, chile flakes, whatever suits your palate.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until vinaigrette emulsifies; set aside.

Step 2

Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using the thin blade. The strands will be very long, so cut them into manageable lengths with kitchen shears. Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl and add cilantro.

Step 3

Pour the vinaigrette over the noodles right before serving. Toss to gently coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve immediately.