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Slotted spoon dipping into a zucchini and carrot coin salad with kitchen towel. salt and pepper grinders, and olive oil in the background.

Zucchini Carrot Salad with Lemony Dressing

Jani H. Leuschel
In this vegan salad, thinly sliced raw zucchini and carrot rounds and plenty of dill are doused in a garlic and lemon bath.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chiling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish, Starters
Cuisine Healthy, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 zucchini small
  • 1 carrot 1 large or 2 small ones
  • 2 Tablespoons dill, chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • Dash cayenne
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands for 20 seconds before beginning prep.
  • Slice the zucchini into thin rounds using a mandoline, chef's knife, or food processor. Place in a colander set over a large bowl and sprinkle with salt.
    Allow the zucchini rounds to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse and then transfer to paper towels to dry.
  • While the salt is drawing excess moisture out of the zucchini, slice the carrots into thin rounds with the mandoline.
  • Place the carrots in a medium bowl and add the rinsed and dried zucchini.
  • Top the vegetables with the chopped dill.
  • Pour the lemon dressing over the herbs and vegetables and toss thoroughly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 or more.
  • Taste before serving and add salt, if necessary.

Lemon Dressing and/or Marinade

  • Place the lemon juice, olive oil, nutmeg, and cayenne in a jar with a dash of salt and black pepper. Shake to emulsify.
    Or, place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.

Notes

The prep time includes the refrigerator time necessary for the zucchini and carrots to absorb the flavor of the dressing.
The taste of this salad is very light and perfect for a hot day. Use green, fruity olive oil to enhance its vegetal flavors.
It will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1840IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Carrot Salad with Lemony Dressing
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
214
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1840
IU
37
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, beta carotene, cardioprotective, diabetic friendly, easy, garlic, healthy fats, lemons, Mediterranean diet, phytonutrients
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