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Raw Zucchini Salad

Posted on September 10, 2019 8:00 PM

Zucchini is quite the versatile vegetable! This raw salad recipe is quick, zesty and full of vibrant and bright flavors. Zuccihini can be found all across the state at anyone of our 15 Certified Farm Markets selling in-season produce.  Rich in Vitamin A, get to snacking on these nutritious green goodies! 

Raw Zucchini Salad

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon sugar

3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 1/2 pounds zucchini

4 ounces shaved parmesan cheese

Basil leaves, hand-torn

Directions

Whisk together garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, red pepper flakes, 1/3 cup oil and kosher salt in a small bowl until both the salt and sugar are dissolved.

Thinly slice zucchini, lengthwise, using either a mandoline or sharp knife to make long ribbons.

Arrange zucchini ribbons and tomato halves on a platter and drizzle with dressing. Top with shaved parmesan cheese and hand-torn basil leaves.