Sesame Zucchini Noodle Salad

You’ll notice in the recipe portion of this post that this is meant to serve two people. This is laughable for several reasons:

1. It’s too good to share. Double the recipe.
2. It’s all veggies and healthy stuff, so you can eat to your heart’s content. Double the recipe.
3. Because it’s healthy and because it’s too good to share, you’ll want to at least quadruple it if you’re sharing with more than one person.

 

I just like to tell the truth, y’all!

 

Really though? This is seriously such a great recipe. I actually tried something new on the noodle front with it too that I’d highly recommend: using a mandolin! I’m all for a good spiralizer and love the texture of spiralized zucchini, but this salad is AMAZING if you use a the thin julienne side of a mandolin. I got mine at Walmart for about $5 and use it constantly!

 

This salad is crunchy and addictive, a teeny bit sweet with a lot of savory. There’s a bit of creaminess from almond butter (you could easily substitute peanut butter or tahini), and in a nutshell? It’s downright delicious.

 

Double the recipe 🙂

SESAME ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 3 medium zucchini, washed and cut into noodles (using a spiralizer, mandolin, or vegetable peeler)
• 1 large carrot, washed and cut into noodles (using a spiralizer, mandolin, or vegetable peeler)
• 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter (peanut butter or tahini work well too)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl gently toss together the zucchini, carrot, and scallions.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, almond butter, soy sauce, honey and sesame seeds.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
4. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or serve immediately.
5. ***A quick note on this salad – if you’re needing to serve at a later time it’s best to not mix the dressing and vegetables together and let sit for more than 2 hours as the dressing will break down the zucchini. If you need to, refrigerate the dressing and vegetables separately and then toss together just before serving.***
6. Enjoy!