Zucchini Noodle Salad
A vibrant salad of spiralized zucchini with cherry tomatoes and a bright lemon-herb dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs zucchini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- pinch salt
- a few grinds black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Spiralize 1 medium zucchini into noodles (yielding approximately 1 cup) and place in a medium bowl.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1 tsp chopped fresh basil to the bowl with the zucchini noodles.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Step 4: Drizzle the lemon-olive oil dressing over the salad, then season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper, tossing gently until evenly coated.
