Pesto Zoodle Salad

Name: Pesto Zoodle Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, spiralized; 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto (store-bought or homemade); 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with vibrant basil pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan - a no-cook, low-carb salad that eats like pasta but keeps things fresh and light.

20 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, spiralized
1/3 cup prepared basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1

Place 4 spiralized medium zucchini in a large bowl. If they release a lot of moisture after spiralizing, pat them gently with paper towels.
2

Add 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the zucchini and toss well to coat every strand evenly.
3

Fold in 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
4

Divide among 4 plates. Top each serving with 1/2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, and 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Pesto Zoodle Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pesto Zoodle Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Pesto Zoodle Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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