Experience the freshness and crunch of Raw Vegan Zucchini Salad. This vibrant salad is bursting with flavors and nutrients, making it a perfect addition to your dinner table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s an ideal dish for a quick and healthy dinner.
Whenever I crave something light yet satisfying, I turn to this delightful zucchini salad. It’s a recipe that I often enjoy during the warm summer months, especially after a long day of exploring new places. The crisp zucchini, combined with the tangy dressing and fresh herbs, never fails to lift my spirits.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized or julienned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Spiralizer or julienne peeler
- Mixing bowl
- Small skillet
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spiralized or julienned zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped basil leaves, chopped parsley leaves, and toasted pine nuts.
- In a small skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined and heated through.
- Pour the warm dressing over the zucchini mixture in the mixing bowl.
- Toss the salad gently until the zucchini and other ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
- Serve the zucchini salad immediately, garnished with additional chopped basil and parsley, if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Raw Vegan Zucchini Salad
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini spiralized or julienned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spiralized or julienned zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped basil leaves, chopped parsley leaves, and toasted pine nuts.
- In a small skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined and heated through.
- Pour the warm dressing over the zucchini mixture in the mixing bowl.
- Toss the salad gently until the zucchini and other ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
- Serve the zucchini salad immediately, garnished with additional chopped basil and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g