Shaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan & Pine Nuts
Shaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan & Pine Nuts paired with Sauvignon Blanc
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
1/3 c extra-virgin olive oil
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 tsp coarse kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
2 lbs medium zucchini, trimmed
1/2 c coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 c toasted pine nuts
small wedge of Parmesan cheese
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside. Slice zucchini into ribbons (about 1/16″ thick) with a vegetable peeler, working from top to bottom. Place the zucchini ribbons in a large bowl and add basil and nuts. Toss with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with shaved Parmesan.
Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit Magazine August 2010 issue.
