10-minute Shaved Zucchini Salad With Lemon &amp; Parmesan (no-cook)

2 medium zucchini (approx. 12-16 oz)

1 lemon, zested & juiced (approx. 2-3 tablespoons juice)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped or grated

½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced fine

½ cup shaved parmesan

¼ cup pistachios, toasted & roughly chopped

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season

For serving, as desired: additional grated cheese, leafy basil, crushed red pepper, etc.

Trim the ends off the zucchini. Run a vegetable peeler down its length, shaving it into thin ribbons. I typically turn the zucchini as I go & discard the center if it’s especially seedy. Transfer the shaved zucchini ribbons to a large bowl.
To the bowl with the shaved zucchini ribbons, add the lemon zest & juice, garlic, basil, parmesan, pistachios, & olive oil. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired. Working gently to keep the delicate zucchini ribbons in tact, toss to combine well. Taste & adjust seasonings as desired.
Immediately, garnished with extra basil & shaved parmesan as desired. This zucchini salad is a great potluck dish & it’s also a super easy side for any weeknight dinner – we enjoy it all the time with this simple Grilled Lemon Chicken or alongside this beautiful Marinated Tomato Pasta.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆EverydaySummer Gatherings

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m