Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Zoodle Salad with a zesty lemon basil dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spiralized zucchini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and basil leaves. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the zoodle salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For added protein, consider tossing in grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Experiment with different dressings, such as balsamic vinaigrette or a creamy avocado dressing, to change up the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg