This healthy zucchini noodle salad has all the flavours you love in a classic Mediterranean pasta salad but we’ve swapped in zoodles for wheat pasta, which makes the salad lighter, lower in carbs and gluten-free. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner.
Source: eatingwell.com
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 16 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles
- 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- ¾ cup shaved Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1. Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, crushed red pepper, shallot and garlic in a large bowl.
- 2. Add zucchini noodles, tomatoes, olives and half the Parmesan; toss gently to coat.
- 3. Divide evenly among 4 bowls; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- NOTES
- Tip: Look for a package of fresh zucchini noodles in the produce department, or make your own zucchini noodles.
