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.

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What is Pesto Zoodle Salad?

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. This reference files it under Italian-American salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for pine nuts in Pesto Zoodle Salad?

The entry for Pesto Zoodle Salad calls for 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted. In its place: Toasted slivered almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds keep it nut-free.

Is Pesto Zoodle Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Does Pesto Zoodle Salad contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Pesto Zoodle Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 19 g of carbohydrate in about 240 calories, with 12 g protein and 13 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 98 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Pesto Zoodle Salad keep?

Water seeps out of the zucchini as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Pesto Zoodle Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the pine nuts at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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