Raw zucchini is almost better than cooked zucchini. It has a crisp texture that stays for a long time. This dressing is so simple, but so good. The pine nuts add a decadent touch.
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Ingredients
2 Small Zucchini
1/3 Cup Olive Oil 2 TBSP Lemon Juice ¼ Cup Pine Nuts, toasted 1/2 Cup Basil – chopped 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Parmesan Cheese shavings 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Black Pepper |
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Instructions
Cut the zucchini either in small round pieces or you can use a vegetable peeler and make ribbons. Put the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for ½ hour until some of the water comes out of the zucchini. Rinse very well.In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, olive oil, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add the Parmesan shavings before serving.
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