Description
This Simple Zucchini Pasta Salad is fresh, crisp, and packed with summer flavors. Spiralized zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil are tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette for a light, quick, and refreshing meal or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini and place in a large bowl.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped basil to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Pat the zucchini noodles dry before dressing to avoid excess moisture.
- Use ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Chill before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: zucchini pasta salad, vegan salad, zucchini noodles, easy summer salad, healthy no cook salad