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Lemon Zucchini Salad

lemon zucchini salad
Ingredients:
  • (1 medium) lemon, peeled
  • (2 Tbsp.) extra-virgin olive oil
  • (1/2 tsp.) freshly ground pepper
  • (1/4 tsp.) salt
  • (2 lb.) small zucchini, cut into 1/2 in. thick slices lengthwise
  • (1/2 cup) sliced almonds, toasted
  • (1/3 cup) thinly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Servings
6
Salad

Lemon Zucchini Salad

A simple grilled zucchini salad topped with toasted almonds, shaved cheese and boiled lemon peel.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Fill a small saucepan 3/4 full with water and place over medium-high heat to boil.
  2. 2Cut lemon peel into slivers and add to boiling water. Cook 4-5 minutes, drain.
  3. 3Preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high. Dip a small towel into olive oil and use it to grease the grill rack.
  4. 4Grill zucchini 3-4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl. Whisk in oil, pepper and salt.
  5. 5Top grilled zucchini with dressing, almonds, cheese and lemon peel. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 135
  • Total Fat 10 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 8 g
  • Protein 5 g
  • Cholesterol 4 mg
  • Sodium 181 mg
  • Fiber 2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Fruit/Vegetable Salads

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy, Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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