Shaved Zucchini Salad

Pumpkin Seeds & Parmesan Cheese

This recipe is a great summer salad to serve on hot days. The zucchini is raw which gives the salad a delicious crunchy texture.

Serves 6

• 8 ounces green zucchini
• 8 ounces yellow zucchini or squash
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice from 1 fresh lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Slice the green and yellow zucchini as thin as you can with a knife. Place into a mixing bowl with the pumpkin seeds, Parmesan, basil, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Mix together well and serve.

Chef’s Note:

Serve with fish or as a side dish with dinner.