HERBACEOUS SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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Shredded zucchini, green onions, and parsley are tossed with a lemon vinaigrette for a fabulous summer salad.

Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt

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Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

4 cups zucchini, julienned (1/4 x 1/4 x 2-inch strips)
1 ½ tablespoons Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine or rice vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
2 each green onions, sliced diagonally
1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
2 each green onions, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

Place zucchini strips in bowl; sprinkle with Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt. Toss to mix. Let stand 20 minutes.
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar (if using) and garlic in small bowl or small jar with tight-fitting lid. Whisk or shake to blend. Cover and refrigerate.
Rinse zucchini lightly with cold water; drain well.
Place zucchini on dish towel or several layers of paper towels. Shake or blot gently to remove excess moisture.
Place zucchini, parsley and sliced green onions in a bowl; toss gently to mix. Drizzle lightly with vinaigrette (reserving any extra vinaigrette); toss to mix.
Garnish with lemon zest and additional green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Fat 38 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 4365.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g