Sugar-Free Fresh Zucchini Salad

Brighten your plate with this Sugar-Free Fresh Zucchini Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Made with thin ribbons of raw zucchini, fragrant basil, crunchy almonds, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this salad is packed with vibrant flavors and textures. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth, while the olive oil-based dressing ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and completely free of added sugars, this low-carb, gluten-free recipe is perfect as a light side dish or a stand-alone lunch. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a quick midday meal, this zucchini salad is sure to impress with its fresh, guilt-free goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 quarter cup almonds
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small garlic clove

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchinis thoroughly under running water. Cut off the ends and using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons lengthwise. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.

Step 3

Finely chop the almonds or lightly crush them using a mortar and pestle. Add the almonds to the bowl.

Step 4

If using a whole block of Parmesan cheese, grate it finely to measure 0.5 cups and add to the salad mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and finely minced garlic clove. Whisk the dressing until the olive oil is emulsified and ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the zucchini ribbons mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly, ensuring all zucchini ribbons are covered.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the zucchini to soak in the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors develop more. Enjoy this fresh and light salad alone or pair it with your favorite protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(661.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1455.3

Total Fat 114.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 4346.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 49.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 916.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 965.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.5%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 17.1%