Shaved Zucchini Salad with Pine Nuts and Parmesan

Note:   I sometimes swop walnuts or sunflower seeds for the pine nuts and feta for the parmesan. Use your imagination ! :))

Makes 6 servings
 
Active Time  40 minutes    Total Time   40 minutes

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Small wedge of Parmesan cheese


Preparation

Whisk oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and crushed red pepper in small bowl to blend.

Set dressing aside.

Using vegetable peeler or V-slicer and working from top to bottom of each zucchini, slice zucchini into ribbons (about 1/16 inch thick).

Place ribbons in large bowl. Add basil and nuts, then dressing; toss to coat.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Using vegetable peeler, shave strips from Parmesan wedge over salad