Shaved zucchini ribbon salad with lemon will quickly become your new favorite summer salad. With fresh herbs, lemon and garlic, this simple salad is the perfect side dish to compliment a meal on a hot summer day.
2-3medium zucchini, trimmed and peeled into ribbons
2tablespoonsfresh dill fronds, chopped (and extra for garnish)
zest of 1 lemon (optional)
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1garlic clove, minced
fine sea salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Stir in the dill. Add zucchini ribbons and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place in serving dish. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill fronds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Zucchini ribbons - with a vegetable peeler, peel the skin lengthwise and continue to peel the flesh up to the seeded core. Rotate the zucchini as you do this until all you're left with is the core (discard).Zucchini salad is best enjoyed immediately after preparing.