Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Garden Zoodle Pesto Salad, a refreshing dish that combines crisp zucchini noodles with aromatic basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy pine nuts. Perfect for summer gatherings or light weeknight dinners, this salad is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Every bite bursts with freshness, making it a favorite among family and friends. Get ready to impress with this colorful and healthy option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup pine nuts (toasted)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini into long noodles and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and Parmesan until finely chopped. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth.
- Combine zoodles and pesto in a large bowl; let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Gently fold in halved cherry tomatoes and lemon juice.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan and toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg