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Crunchy Zucchini and Tomato Salad

A raw salad of zucchini ribbons, tomato, and olives dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

The zucchini is served raw and cut into wide ribbons to retain a crunchy texture. Mix the dressing just before serving so it coats the vegetables evenly.

Total time15 min
DifficultyVery easy
servings4
Crunchy Zucchini and Tomato Salad
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Method

  1. 01

    Prepare the vegetables

    Wash the zucchini and cut it into wide ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Cut the tomatoes into cubes.

    Ready to continue when: The zucchini is in wide ribbons and the tomatoes are cut into cubes.

    8 min
  2. 02

    Mix the dressing

    Combine the olive oil with the lemon juice and whisk until incorporated.

    Ready to continue when: The oil and lemon juice form a uniform dressing.

    2 min
  3. 03

    Assemble and serve

    Combine the zucchini ribbons, tomato, and olives in a salad bowl. Pour over the dressing, toss to coat the ingredients, and serve.

    Ready to continue when: The zucchini ribbons, tomato, and olives are distributed and lightly coated with the dressing.

    5 min

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