Mediterranean Zucchini Ribbon Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa (cooked and cooled)
  • 2 large zucchinis
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 8 oz Feta cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup fresh basil
  • ½ cup pine nuts
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Cut the zucchini into ribbons, either using the ribbon blade on your spiralizer or with a vegetable peeler.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini ribbons, cherry tomatoes, olives, pepper and quinoa.
  3. Stir gently to combine the ingredients. Don't overmix or the salad will get soupy.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk together.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  6. Top salad with feta cheese, basil and pine nuts.
  7. Bon appetit!
Recipe by Frolic Through Life at https://www.frolic-through-life.com/2016/08/mediterranean-zucchini-ribbon-salad/