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Zucchini salad

May 24, 2008 |

Zucchini Salad
This week I bought zucchini with their flowers still attached because I wanted to prepare risotto with zucchini flowers. Risotto came out really good so I published it on my site Cooking with Patty.

I was going to cook the zucchini with onions and olive oil (zucchini in tegame) but they were so fresh that I decided to make a salad out of them. I usually don’t like to eat raw zucchini, however when they’re still small and very fresh they taste really good raw. They’re usually added to mixed salads to give them an extra refreshing touch but this time I tried to use only zucchini.

My husband doesn’t like zucchini in any preparation at all but he actually ate this salad and liked it. I assure you that I was very surprised. My kid ate it too without any problem, he actually loves vegetables and luckily he already eats an ample variety of them. Even if you’re not a zucchini lover like my husband don’t run away, instead try this dish and tell me what you think about it. The zucchini you choose have to be pretty small though. Better if you pick them fresh from your own garden or if you find them at a farmers market near you. Needless to say that if they’re organic they’ll be even better.

Let’s get down to the recipe I made. This zucchini salad is really simple and quick to prepare. It can be served as a side dish, as an appetizer or if you want to eat light as a main dish. It can also be prepared ahead of time (1 hour) small zucchini in fact are firmer than the big ones and they won’t become soggy so easily.

Here’s the recipe:

Zucchini salad for every palate

1 lb. zucchini – about 8 depending on their size
2-3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh thinly sliced Parmesan cheese, you can also add more if you like.

Serves: 4 to 6 persons

Preparation:

Shred the zucchini and put them in the salad bowl then whisk the oil together with the lemon and salt.
Add the sliced Parmesan cheese to the zucchini and flavor them with the oil mixture. Mix until well combined. Serve and enjoy it!


Comments

2 Comments so far

  1. Billie on May 27, 2008 8:46 am

    I made this last night to go with some grilled chicken and it was fantastic! I loved the fresh light taste with the lemon. I am a really big fan of zucchini and I will be making this again and again! Thanks!

  2. admin on May 29, 2008 9:43 am

    Billie
    I’m glad you liked the salad.
    Ciao,
    Patty

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