Warm Zucchini, Basil and Tomato Salad
Servings
2Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2. This recipe was created to be served warm but is just as good cold.
Ingredients
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 2 tsp. Balsamic vinegar |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp.. Maple syrup |
| 2 quart Water |
| 2 medium Zucchini (1/2 inch dice) |
| 3 ounce Grape or cherry tomatoes (halved lengthwise) |
| 2 Tbsp. Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
| 8 leaves Fresh basil (chiffonade) |
Instructions
Slice the tomatoes in half and place in the bowl with the vinaigrette.
Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, blanch the zucchini for 2 minutes or until slightly soft.
Drain the zucchini and place in the bowl.
Add the pumpkin seeds and basil and toss well. Serve.
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Lactose
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Recipe Notes
This side dish recipe actually started as a cold salad with the zucchini raw. The key to blanching the zucchini just right is to think you are undercooking the zucchini. It really only takes two minutes. The best part is that it does make a great cold salad as well.