Best Zucchini Ribbon Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette Recipes

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SUMMER VEGETABLE PESTO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Summer Vegetable Pesto Ribbon Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: zucchinis, yellow squashes, carrots, grape tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh basil, fresh parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 zucchinis
2 yellow squashes
2 carrots
2 cups grape tomato
olive oil, for drizzling
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups fresh basil
1 cup fresh parsley
½ cup cashews
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut the ends off the zucchini. With a vegetable peeler, shave off as many thin slices as possible and transfer a large bowl. Repeat with the yellow squash and carrots.
  • Place the grape tomatoes between 2 large plates or tupperware lids. Press down, securing the tomatoes in place, and use a long, sharp knife to slice the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Spoon the pesto onto the shaved vegetables and mix well with tongs until fully coated and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 9 grams

RIBBON SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



Ribbon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette image

Zucchini, cucumbers and carrots are peeled into "ribbons" for this citrusy salad. We like to serve it for parties and special occasions. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium zucchini
1 medium cucumber
1 medium carrot
3 medium oranges
3 cups fresh baby spinach
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup golden raisins, optional
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini, cucumber and carrot lengthwise into very thin strips., Finely grate enough zest from oranges to measure 2 tablespoons. Cut 1 orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange to measure 1/2 cup. Reserve zest and juice for vinaigrette. Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of remaining oranges; stand oranges upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from orange. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit., In a large bowl, combine spinach, orange sections, green onions, walnuts, salt, pepper and, if desired, raisins. Add vegetable ribbons; gently toss to combine. In a small bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients. Add reserved orange zest and juice; whisk until blended. Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD



Zucchini Ribbon Salad image

Long, thin ribbons of garden-fresh zucchini pair beautifully with feta and dill in this raw and refreshing salad.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium zucchini, rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Using vegetable peeler or mandolin slicer, cut zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons.
  • In medium bowl, beat oil, vinegar, dill, mustard and honey with whisk until well blended. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Add zucchini; toss gently to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Divide zucchini evenly among 4 serving plates. Top each with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PARMESAN PINE NUTS



Shaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan Pine Nuts image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Lunch     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
Small wedge of Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and crushed red pepper in small bowl to blend. Set dressing aside.
  • Using vegetable peeler or V-slicer 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. Using vegetable peeler, shave strips from Parmesan wedge over salad.

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