Thursday, May 31, 2012

Shaved Zucchini Salad


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
Shaved Zucchini Salad
  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.






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