Lemony Zucchini Ribbons

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab salad. Sprinkle the goat cheese or feta on top and dive in. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lemony Zucchini Ribbons Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese

Directions

  1. For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices; arrange on a serving plate.
  2. To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss lightly to coat. Top with cheese.
Health Tip: Making this colorful salad with zucchini instead of spaghetti saves 130 calories per serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 83 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.