Shaved Zuchini Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
NA
Yields
6
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Whisk oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2teaspoon black pepper, and crushed red pepper in small bowl to blend. Set dressing aside.
Using vegetable peeler and working from top to bottom of each zucchini, slice zucchini into ribbons (about 1/16 inch thick). Place ribbons in large bowl. Add basil and nuts, then dressing; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese.