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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Tasty Tuesdays: Summer Zucchini Salad


Welcome to Tasty Tuesdays!

I made this salad this weekend and loved it.  For so few ingredients, it packs in a ton of flavor.  A great recipe to enjoy summer produce at it's best!  And the best part about it?  It was super easy to make - only takes a few minutes to pull it all together.

{ recipe adapted from the August 6, 2012 issue of People magazine }

Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- salt, pepper
- Parmesan or similar cheese

1.  Halve zucchini.  Place 1 inch of water in saute pan and place zucchini in pan, skin side down.  Cover and stems for a few minutes.  Zucchini should be tender but not mushy.

2.  When zucchini has cooled, cut into paper thin slices.

3.  Place zucchini slices on a plate and top with arugula.  Add basil, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.  Top with cheese and serve.

{ makes one serving }





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21 comments:

  1. This salad sonds delicious! Bookmarking & pinning to enjoy soon!

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  2. Sounds great! If you get a sec, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest posts!

    peacelovedecor.com

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  3. Excited to link up today! That salad looks delicious!

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  4. Thanks for hosting!
    Have a good day :)

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  5. Your salad looks so incredibly good!

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  6. Thank you so much for hosting! Your salad looks amazing - I'm trying it this week, for sure. Thanks again!

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  7. Thank you for hosting! Have a great day.
    Linda
    With A Blast

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  8. That salad sounds divine! Thank you for the recipe and thank you for hosting! -Marci

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  9. I LOVE your recipes!!! This zucchini salad sounds divine! Thanks for hosting today!

    ~Jen

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  10. Your salad looks so tasty! I'm sharing my Mediterranean Cucumber Salad. Thanks for hosting!

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  11. i am trying to eat more healthfully.... this is definitely a great recipe to try!

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

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  12. holy beautiful salad batman! i am in love with zucchini like i can't even say - so i really dig this salad :)

    this week i've shared a recipe inspired by a recent trip to Toronto: Pan seared halibut with fresh from the market peas, seasonal baby potatoes, and an herb white wine vinaigrette. so friggin good.

    p.s. it's The Wednesday Fresh Foods Blog Hop tomorrow - you're all welcome to stop by Gastronomical Sovereignty and link up your seasonal posts if you like!

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  13. Everyone's posts are lookin' good! I can't wait to make my way through them all and see what's up (that's what she said! haha)...

    This week is Rock Paper Ingredient @ Taste Buds. The mission? Pistachios! I've shared my rendition of this ingredient: Grandma's Chocolate Cake with pulverized pistachios and an espresso icing. Holla!

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  14. Sounds simple and looks delicious. And I have all the ingredients! Thanks

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  15. The salad looks so fresh and inviting to eat! Thanks for hosting!
    Deb

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  16. That salad is gorgeous! Looks delicious. I have some zucchini waiting to be eaten. Yum!

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  17. Your zucchini salad looks light and refreshing and I've never seen the squash used like this before... Thanks so much for hosting Tasty Tuesdays every week and have a wonderful weekend!

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  18. MMM GREAT POST:)I wanna eat it all.
    Your blog is so wonderful and Im following...I hope you follow me also:)

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    Have a great week dear

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (sweden)

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  19. Thank salad sounds wonderful, don't know why I've never thought to put zucchini in my salads before. Thanks for hosting and have a great week!

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