Recipe Chilled Zucchini Noodle Salad

ZUCCHINI SALAD (SPIRALIZED)

Steps:

• Spiralize zucchini using the larger blade on a spiralizer. (see note if you do not have a spiralizer).
• Chop zucchini noodles a couple of times so they are manageable to eat and toss (about 3").
• Slice onion as thinly as possible and add to the zucchini.
• Add remaining ingredients and gently toss.
• Allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving.

RECIPE: CHILLED ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and season with more salt as needed.
• Place the zucchini noodles and cilantro in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Top with the pistachios and serve immediately.

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.

CHILLED ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and cook, stirring, until very soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, bay leaves and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until coated, about 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the zucchini is very tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
• Working in batches if necessary, transfer the zucchini mixture to a blender and puree with the buttermilk, 1 cup dill and 1/2 cup parsley. Pour into a large metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice water. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until cooled, about 10 minutes. Season with salt if necessary.
• Meanwhile, toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt; spread on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Combine the chicken, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest and juice, mustard and 1 tablespoon each chopped dill and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Divide the soup among bowls and top with the chicken and croutons. Sprinkle with the chopped dill and parsley.

ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl to make a vinaigrette.
• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, zucchini, corn and carrots. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and stir to combine. Add the feta and basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.