Veggie Ribbon Salad with Any Nut Pesto Dressing

  5.0 – 3 reviews  • Nut Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped or sliced almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts (or any other nut)
  2. 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
  3. 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
  4. 1 clove garlic
  5. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  6. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  7. 1 large carrot
  8. 1 large yellow squash
  9. 1 large zucchini
  10. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  11. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Put the nuts in a small dry skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Combine the nuts, basil, parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse until very finely ground. With the motor running, gradually add the olive oil and process until well combined.
  3. Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to slice the vegetables into ribbons. With the yellow squash and zucchini, it is easiest to slice the sides, working around the core (and then discarding the core). Toss the vegetable ribbons together in a bowl. Add just enough pesto to lightly coat, then add the lemon juice and Parmesan and toss to combine. Serve immediately (any remaining pesto can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 288
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 6 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 595 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 288
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 6 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 595 mg

Reviews

Amber Maxwell
Quick and easy side dish. I have made this several different times and have even used jarred pest in a pinch!
Christopher Francis
Delicious! What a great idea for raw vegetables.

 

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