Zucchini Noodle Salad With Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Food

ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMON-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until vinaigrette emulsifies; set aside.
• Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using the thin blade. The strands will be very long, so cut them into manageable lengths with kitchen shears. Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl and add cilantro.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the noodles right before serving. Toss to gently coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve immediately.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND RED ONION WITH LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Putonion rounds, from side to side, onto 2 metal skewers. Brush onion and zucchini evenly with ¼ cup olive oil and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt) and pepper to taste.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or ¼ teaspoon table salt) together in small bowl; set aside.
• Grill vegetables over medium heat, turning once, until tender and caramelized, 18 to 22 minutes (move vegetables as needed to ensure even cooking). Transfer vegetables to platter; remove skewers from onion and discard any charred outer rings. Rewhisk vinaigrette and pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

STEAMED ZUCCHINI AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini in half and then down their length into quarters.
• Place in a colander over a pan of boiling water and cover with aluminium foil. You could use a steamer instead.
• Allow to steam for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
• Mix the Dijon mustard in a small bowl with the sugar. Add the red wine vinegar, lemon rind and lemon juice.
• Whisk together before gradually pouring in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove zucchini from the colander and place in a bowl.
• Pour over the lemon vinaigrette and toss together with the zucchini.
• Scatter with finely sliced scallions before serving.
• This dish can be served served warm or chilled.