Spiralized Zucchini Ribbons with Mint, Basil, and Almonds

Name: Spiralized Zucchini Ribbons with Mint, Basil, and Almonds
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, ends trimmed and spiralized using flat ribbon blade; ⅓ cup mint leaves, torn; ⅓ cup basil leaves, torn; ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds, lightly crushed; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Jennifer Mosinski

Spiralized Zucchini Ribbons with Mint, Basil, and Almonds

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This raw zucchini ribbons salad with mint and basil is topped with a simple honey and lemon vinaigrette and finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese that gives it a bold flavor punch. The result is a light, refreshing, and versatile side dish.

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

Walnuts or pine nuts would be great alternates to the almonds, just make sure to toast them first for the beat flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 227 calories; 14g fat; 17.1g carbohydrates; 13g protein; 22mg cholesterol; 614mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 227		Calories from Fat 125
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g		21%
	Saturated Fat 4g	22%
	Trans Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 22mg		7%
Sodium 614mg		26%
Total Carbohydrate 17.1g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 4g	17%
	Sugars 7.6g
Protein 13g

Vitamin A 61%		Vitamin C 56%
Calcium 23%		Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Dinner Quick And Easy Ready In 30 Lunch American Picnic Almonds Sides Zucchini Mint Basil Noodles Vegetarian Ribbons No Meat

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Jen the Mighty says:

This salad changed my life. Literally. I'd never really sung the praises of raw zucchini, but now I most certainly do. The thin spiralized zucchini slices paired with the mint, basil, and almonds are perfectly complimented by the honey-lemon dressing. Once I started eating this salad I couldn't stop. Next time I might venture into the wild by trying the salad with some pistachios!

Jessica Scott says:

We grow fresh mint in your yard, and I love using it in this salad! The almond adds a nice crunch too. This is a really easy, simple salad.

Jordan Clark says:

Perfect spring "pasta" and great crunch with the almonds. I've made this with ribbons and using the spaghetti blade. I also use just two tablespoons of lemon juice instead of 1/4 cup.

Monica Allen says:

I used toasted pine nuts and it worked perfectly. Just seemed like that was a better pick since I also used basil pesto made with pine nuts.

Jeremy Hughes says:

Mint and basil work so well together in this dish. I cut a chiffonade of basil and tossed it in with the zucchini ribbons. I also used toasted pine nuts instead of almonds.