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July 11, 2018

Zucchini Noodle, Kale and Sun-dried Tomato Salad

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Zucchini noodles are tossed with ribbons of kale, sun-dried  tomatoes and a pesto-like dressing for a simple but sturdy summertime salad.

Zucchini Noodle, Kale and Sundried Tomato Salad on Plate with Forks

The sun is shining and summer squash season is in full swing, which means zucchini noodles are on heavy rotation at my house at the moment.

While I certainly make good use of my spiralizer and julienne peeler year-round, there’s something about the summer months that has me in a zoodle kind of mood.

Zucchini Noodle, Kale and Sun-dried Tomato Salad on Large Plate

This zucchini noodle and kale salad combines thin strands of zucchini with ribbons of kale and flecks of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for an easy and effortless summer side or lunch that’s perfect for those days it’s too hot out to even think about turning on the oven.

Whether you’re planning a picnic, or headed to a barbecue this season, chances are you’ll probably need a dish to bring along that packs up easily and keeps well in the heat.  While most lettuce based salads can’t be dressed ahead of time and wilt in the heat, this hearty salad comes to the rescue with its staying power.

Zucchini Noodle, Kale and Sun-dried Tomato Salad with Forks on Plate

But what I particularly love about this salad is its three layers of glorious green.  The first layer is the pesto-like dressing made with loads of fresh basil and parsley.  The second layer of green is the kale.  Thinly slicing it is the key to keeping the salad light and fresh, as is giving it a good massage until tender and silky. And the last layer is the zucchini made into noodles you can twirl around your fork. (Making your own zucchini noodles is quick and easy but you can also easily find pre-made noodles in most grocery stores these days.)

All you need to finish are a few finely chopped, chewy and intensely flavored sun-dried tomatoes and a handful of nutty pumpkin and hemp seeds for a bit of nuttiness and crunch.  What you end up with is a vividly green salad with lots of vibrant flavors and textures that will surely become a summer (and year-round) favorite.

Serves 4

Zucchini Noodle, Kale and Sun-dried Tomato Salad

Sylvie Shirazi

Zucchini noodles are tossed with ribbons of kale, sun-dried tomatoes and a pesto-like dressing for a simple but sturdy summertime salad.

20 minPrep Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    For the dressing:
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, stems removed
  • 1 small clove of garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons/17 g pistachios
  • 2 Tablespoons/30ml extra virgin olive oil (plus more if needed to thin out dressing)
  • 2 teaspoons/ 10ml lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • For the salad:
  • One bunch lacinato (aka Tuscan) kale
  • 2 medium sized zucchini
  • 5 sundried tomatoes , thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons/ 14g pumpkin seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon/ 10g hemp seeds

Instructions

    Make the dressing:
  1. Combine basil, parsley, garlic, pistachios, and salt in a mini food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add olive oil and lemon juice and process until smooth (adding more olive oil as needed to loosen dressing). Set aside.
  2. Make the salad:
  3. Strip kale leaves from stems (discard stems). Roll leaves and thinly slice. Place in a large bowl and add half the dressing. With clean hands, firmly massage the leaves to work in the dressing and tenderize the leaves. The kale should look darker and feel softer and silkier. Set aside.
  4. Using a spiralizer or a julienne vegetable peeler, cut zucchini into noodles.
  5. Gently toss the zucchini with the kale, sundried tomatoes and the rest of the pesto.
  6. Sprinkle with pumpkin and hemp seeds and serve.

Tags

Diet
vegetarian
pescetarian
Vegan
pegan
Allergy
gluten free
dairy free
egg free
soy free
wheat free
seafood free
treenut free
sesame free
mustard free
Courses
Salad
Lunch
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Summer
Fourth of July

Nutrition

Calories

151 cal

Fat

12 g

Carbs

7 g

Protein

5 g
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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Savory, Season, Summer, Vegan Tagged With: basil, kale, sundried tomatoes, zucchini

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  1. Cathy says

    October 25, 2018 at 7:36 am

    Thank you for a salad that keeps and transports well! The dried tomatoes must add an excellent hit of flavour. Even though summer has passed, I'm Pinning this to try!
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