Zucchini is a summer staple, and often plentiful in the garden. This quick and easy salad is a wonderful way to enjoy seasonal produce.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 tsp salt plus a dash for serving
- freshly ground pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and serve immediately or cover, refrigerate, and serve chilled.
- Top with a dash of salt just before serving.
Yield: 4 1-cup servings
Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter (2024, July 10). Zucchini Salad with Lemon and Basil. Retrieved from: https://www.nutritionletter.tufts.edu/subscriber-only/zucchini-salad-with-lemon-and-basil/?user_ID=2791
