Shaved Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Honey Dressing

Introducing our latest culinary creation: Shaved Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Honey Dressing. This vibrant and refreshing salad is a celebration of seasonal flavors, perfect for brightening up any mealtime or gathering.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, cold salad, easy salad, zucchini recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 190kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Mandoline Slicer

Blue Bowl

Ingredients

1 Lemon zested and juiced
¼ Cup Rice Vinegar or red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
3 Teaspoons Honey
Kosher Salt to taste
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste

For the salad:

2 Medium Zucchini ends trimmed and sliced into paper thin coins
1 Medium Yellow Squash ends trimmed and sliced into paper thin coins
½ Small Onion thinly sliced can be yellow onion, red onion, or sweet onion like a Vidalia
⅓ Cup Pecans or Walnuts, toasted
⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or shaved
1 Ounce Asiago Cheese sliced thin

Instructions

Toast the pecans or walnuts. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts or pecans for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Set it aside.
⅓ Cup Pecans
Prepare the Zucchini Coins. Using a mandolin slicer, carefully slice the zucchini, onion, and yellow squash into thin coins. This technique allows for a delicate texture that beautifully absorbs the flavors of the dressing.
2 Medium Zucchini, 1 Medium Yellow Squash, ½ Small Onion
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This bright and zesty dressing will elevate the flavors of the salad and bring a burst of freshness to each bite.
1 Lemon, ¼ Cup Rice Vinegar, ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard, 3 Teaspoons Honey, Kosher Salt, Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
In a large bowl, gently toss the shaved zucchini and thinly sliced onion with the dressing until evenly coated.
To serve, arrange the dressed coins in a serving bowl, low dish, or serving platter.
Finish with Pecans, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and thin slices of Asiago Cheese. The nutty and salty notes will complement the freshness of the vegetables beautifully.
⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese, 1 Ounce Asiago Cheese
Serve and Enjoy

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