Herby Zucchini Ribbon Salad Recipe

So, friends, today I am introducing you to a dish that’s a real winner in every kitchen – the Herby Zucchini Ribbon Salad. This salad is brimming with freshness, crunchy textures, and amazing flavors. It’s like a true summer heroes packed up in one bowl. It’s the ideal salad for those summer gatherings, potlucks or even classy dinner parties. It adds that pop of green to your dinner table and tastes totally amazing.

I am totally smitten by its beauty and the crunchy goodness it offers. Every forkful of this salad is incredibly refreshing and pairs well with almost everything. The zesty lemon drizzle uplifts the entire dish and gives it a perfect balance. You guys are going to be obsessed with it!

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 4 servings
• Yield: 4 cups

Enough with the rambling, let���s dive into the recipe, shall we?

Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need

• 2 medium zucchinis
• A handful of fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

You will need a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer to make zucchini ribbons, and a mixing bowl.

A quick tip on the ingredients ��� fresh is best! The zucchinis are the foundation of this salad, so use the freshest ones you can find. Same goes for the herbs, the aromatic freshness from them is unbeatable. And, the zesty lemon juice brings out the flavors like a rockstar.

No sweat if you don’t have some of these ingredients at hand. You can always incorporate your own favorite greens or use lime instead of lemon for a twist.

How To Make Herby Zucchini Ribbon Salad Recipe

1. First and foremost, wash your zucchinis thoroughly. Using a peeler or slicer, marvellously slice them into ribbons and put them in the mixing bowl.
2. Chop your herbs nicely. You don’t want them too fine or coarse. Add them to the zucchini ribbons in the bowl.
3. Add the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Now comes the fun part, toss them all together until everything is well mixed. Make it groove to your culinary rhythm.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as per your liking. Ideally, it should have a nice balance of salty, tangy, and herby flavors.
5. Let the salad sit for a couple of minutes for the flavors to marry together. After that, your Herby Zucchini Ribbon Salad is ready to rock n roll!

Tips For The Best Results

• Always use fresh ingredients.
• Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
• Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Storage Tips

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
• The salad is best consumed within 2 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a different dressing?

A: Yes! Feel free to swap out the dressing for the one you prefer.

Q: Can I add other vegetables?

A: Absolutely! You can add other veggies like carrots or cucumbers for a more varied texture.

Q: Is this salad vegan?

A: Yes, it is indeed vegan and gluten-free.

Q: Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh ones?

A: Fresh herbs are ideal for this salad, but dried ones can work if you don’t have fresh ones available.

Q: How long can I store leftovers in the fridge?

A: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutritional Facts of Herby Zucchini Ribbon Salad Recipe

This salad is a nutritional winner with healthy amounts of vitamin C, fiber, folate, and very low in calories.

To round it up, the Herby Zucchini Ribbon Salad is an epic combination of fresh and tasty ingredients, packed with flavors and super easy to make. Do give this salad a try and I am pretty sure it will become a regular in your kitchen. It’s a vibrant, wholesome and satin-smooth dish that your family will go cuckoo for. Dish it up alongside some grilled chicken or serve as an appetizer. Enjoy!