Zucchini Noodle Salad

This Zucchini Noodle Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for a light lunch. Packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, it’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 400g)
• Cherry tomatoes - 200g, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Feta cheese - 100g, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. Using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler, create zucchini noodles from the zucchinis and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with zucchini noodles.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a colder version.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and potassium.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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