Warm Zucchini Salad

Zucchini salad

Recipe from Lavinia Todor

Ingredients:

1 medium zucchini, spiralized or julienned
1 small carrot, thinly shredded (optional)
1 c cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Dressing: 

1 ripe avocado
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp olive oil
Salt & Pepper, to taste

MAKE IT HAPPEN:

• Spiralize or julienne your zucchini and set aside on paper towels so that any excess water is soaked up.
• In a food processor, add avocado, basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts (or walnuts), lemon juice, and sea salt and pulse until finely chopped.
• Add olive oil in a slow stream until creamy.
• Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, add zucchini noodles and carrot slices, cooking for about 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
• Add to a large bowl and toss with avocado pesto and cherry tomatoes. Season with pepper and a little Parmesan (or feta).
• Option to also add some thinly sliced kale or top with grilled chicken or beef and make it a whole meal.

Enjoy!