Zucchini & pine nut salad
Discover a refreshing Zucchini & Pine Nut Salad recipe! This delightful mix features fresh zucchini, crunchy pine nuts, a tangy lemon-honey dressing, and aromatic spearmint over a bed of mixed greens. Perfect for a light, healthy meal!
- 05 May 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 6 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
This refreshing Zucchini & Pine Nut Salad combines the mild sweetness of zucchini with the rich, buttery flavor of pine nuts, all tossed together with a light lemon-honey dressing. It’s a perfect dish for a light lunch or a side for your favorite main course, featuring fresh mixed greens and spearmint to add a burst of herbal freshness.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Rinse and dry the zucchinis.
- Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave the zucchinis into thin ribbons.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the pine nuts.
- Stir frequently until they become golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Be careful not to burn them. Once toasted, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey.
- Whisk together until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens.
- Gently fold in the zucchini ribbons and spearmint leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the fresh and vibrant flavors of this zucchini and pine nut salad.
Tips:
- Use fresh and firm zucchini for the best texture and flavor.
- Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat to enhance their flavor.
- For the dressing, adjust the lemon juice and honey to your taste; a little more or less can balance the acidity and sweetness to your preference.
- Mix the salad just before serving to maintain the crispness of the greens and the zucchini.
- Feel free to experiment by adding other fresh herbs or a sprinkle of your favorite cheese for extra flavor.
This Zucchini & Pine Nut Salad is a delightful and healthy addition to any meal. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can enjoy a flavorful, nutrient-rich dish that will impress family and friends. Bon appétit!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 190 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 80kcal | 4% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.83g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 6g | 2% |
| Fiber 1.67g | 4% |
| Sugar 4.12g | 4% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 16g | 19% |
| Saturated 1.94g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 13ug | 1% |
| Choline 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 0.15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 0.99mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 0.23mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B9 36ug | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 24mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E 0.98mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K 10ug | 9% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 22mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.19mg | 21% |
| Iron, Fe 0.98mg | 9% |
| Magnesium, Mg 45mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P 100mg | 8% |
| Potassium, K 440mg | 13% |
| Selenium, Se 0.33ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.00mg | 9% |
| Water | |
| Water 130g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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