Description
Pesto Zoodle Salad is a fresh and light low-carb lunch option that swaps traditional pasta with spiralized zucchini, combined with flavorful basil pesto.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis using a spiralizer to create zoodles.
- In a large bowl, combine the zoodles with basil pesto and toss until well coated.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and pine nuts to the bowl and gently mix.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- To add protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg