Zucchini Salad with Mint and Basil Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 2 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 52 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Zucchini Salad with Mint and Basil Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

½ red onion

finely chopped

6 cups small zucchini

thinly sliced and seeds removed

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

or more to taste

½ teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring water in a saucepan to a boil add onion in a sieve and blanch for 1 minute. Remove and rinse under cold running water. Add zucchini to the pot with boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Drain and put zucchini into a bowl with ice water. Move zucchini around so they cool evenly. Drain well.

Step 2

Combine zucchini mint and basil in a large salad bowl. Mix oil lemon juice lemon zest salt and pepper in a small cup and pour over salad. Mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini Salad with Mint and Basil Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 157.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.4g 5%

Carbohydrates: 7.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 13.9g 21%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 412.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 34mg 57%

Folate: 57.7mcg 14%

Calcium: 37mg 4%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 34.7mg 12%

Potassium: 513.3mg 14%

Sodium: 61.5mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 124.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.