Description
This vibrant zoodle salad with lemon-tahini dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer picnics or quick lunches. Combining spiralized zucchini noodles with crunchy veggies and a creamy, zesty dressing, this salad not only looks beautiful but also satisfies your taste buds. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a delightful addition to any meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini into zoodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine zoodles and chopped veggies. Pour in the dressing and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve in bowls or plates, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg