Zucchini Noodle Salad
Zucchini Noodle Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines spiralized zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and cool cucumber, all tossed in a zesty dressing. This low-carb salad is not only healthy but incredibly easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch, it’s bound to impress your family and friends with every vibrant bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 English cucumber (diced)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and place them in a large bowl.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the zucchini noodles and chopped vegetables; toss gently until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Add proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra nutrition. - Experiment with different dressings such as tahini or balsamic vinaigrette for variety. - To prevent excess moisture in the zucchini noodles, lightly salt them and let sit for about 10 minutes before mixing.