A lovely fresh zucchini salad recipe with red onion and fresh herbs, like mint and basil. Use a spiralizer or a potato peeler to thinly slice zucchini.
Ingredients
4 cups water
0.5 red onion, finely chopped
7 small fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1Place water in a medium pot; bring to a boil. Place red onion in a sieve; submerge in the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Cool under cold running water; set aside.
2Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside. Place zucchini slices into the boiling water; cook for 30 seconds. Remove zucchini from the water and immediately immerse in ice water; stir with a wooden spoon so they cool evenly. Drain. Drip dry.
3Place zucchini in a salad bowl; stir in mint and basil until well combined.
4Whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss to combine.
5Chill in the refrigerator before serving for 30 minutes.
