Herbaceous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Shredded zucchini, green onions, and parsley are tossed with a lemon vinaigrette for a fabulous summer salad.

Ingredients

4 cups zucchini, julienned (1/4 x 1/4 x 2-inch strips)
1 1/2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine or rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
2 green onions, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1 Place zucchini strips in bowl; sprinkle with Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt. Toss to mix. Let stand 20 minutes.
2 Combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar (if using) and garlic in small bowl or small jar with tight-fitting lid. Whisk or shake to blend. Cover and refrigerate.
3 Rinse zucchini lightly with cold water; drain well.
4 Place zucchini on dish towel or several layers of paper towels. Shake or blot gently to remove excess moisture.
5 Place zucchini, parsley and sliced green onions in a bowl; toss gently to mix. Drizzle lightly with vinaigrette (reserving any extra vinaigrette); toss to mix.
6 Garnish with lemon zest and additional green onions, if desired.