Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Pine Nuts

Fresh zucchini shaved into ribbons creates the base for this light (and attractive) salad. This was absolutely delicious! I had no idea what to expect from the raw zucchini and this was even better than I thought it would possibly be. I will be making this repeatedly, for as long as I am able to find fresh zucchini.

Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Pine Nuts

2 small zucchini, shaved with a vegetable peeler to create ribbons
10 small/medium size basil leaves
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
a few slivers of Pecorino Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese works too
2 tablespoons homemade Italian salad dressing

Using a vegetable peeler, working from the top to the bottom of the zucchinis, slice the zucchini into ribbons. Shave the zucchini until you reach the seeded interior and then discard the zucchini centers.

Set the shaved zucchini in a bowl. Add the basil and the pine nuts. Drizzle the salad with salad dressing. Toss gently to coat. Top with Pecorino Romano cheese right before serving.

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