Zucchini Noodle Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This zucchini noodle salad with lemon garlic vinaigrette recipe is like a pasta salad with no pasta. This healthy, low-carb meal is loaded with flavor.

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

1 Whisk lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Set vinaigrette aside.
2 Cut zucchini into zoodles using the thin blade of a spiralizer; cut strands into manageable lengths with kitchen shears. Place zoodles in a large bowl; add cilantro.
3 Pour vinaigrette over zoodles right before serving; gently toss to coat. Taste; adjust seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle with pine nuts; serve immediately.