Last week, I showed you this pasta salad that contained NO pasta – instead it contained zucchini! I am totally amazed how GOOD this salad tasted! Here is another photo of it, if you missed my post, here.
I had so much fun spiralizing my zucchini for this salad! I’m now INSPIRALIZED!
I love this cookbook by Ali Maffucci – she also has a blog, Inspiralized.com
The recipe I adapted from her cookbook:
For the salad – Prepare in a large bowl:
2-3 medium zucchini Note: slice the zucchini about 1/2 inch through on opposite sides before spiralizing – I used the largest blade but any size would work – this just gives your “pasta” a half-moon shape.
1 cup artichoke hearts – I used whole ones in a can as I find them to be the most tender and then I cut them up.
One handful of cherry tomatoes, halved – I don’t measure these but use what I like.
1 cup diced sweet peppers – I used mini orange, red and yellow ones that I had in a bag.
1/4 cup of pepperoncini diced – the recipe called for red onion but I didn’t have any.
1/2 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese – the recipe called for Provolone
3/4 cup diced salami
1/3 cup whole black olives, sliced in half
For the Salad Dressing – Whisk in a separate bowl:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or a mixture of dried oregano, basil and parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Combine the dressing with the salad ingredients. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes – I did 2 hours for the zucchini to soften.
Serve chilled.
Enjoy! 🙂
ha! I love it! I can’t wait to dust off my spiralizer and check out the book and blog, thanks Jill!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna! 😃 It is super fun to make and tastes just like pasta! 🥗 Jodi got me started using the spiralizer and now I can’t stop! Lol! 👍
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Yum!
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It is is yummy!! And a great way to use zucchini!! 😄 Fun to do with carrots too! And…well, don’t get me started! Lol! 😝
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You are so funny. 😊 Inspiralized! I might have to go all healthy. 😜
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This cookbook author has some really great ideas. And yummy photos! Easy recipes which is what I like!! 👍
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I need a spiral cutter first. But it all looks yummy and easy.
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It’s so pretty and colorful! I haven’t got a spiralizer, but have curled veggies in an ice water bath. This tool would make that job a lot easier!
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I was surprised how many spiralizers are on the market! I got one at Costco that doesn’t take up much room by oxo and then I got one on Amazon that has 4 blades and a hand crank which I like a lot better. They are really fun to use and even my hubby likes the veggies this way! 😄👍
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Can’t wait to get spiralizing again! My zucchini plants are just thriving! WOOHOO!!!
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YAY for Zuccs!! I’m going to try spiralizing some sweet potatoes this weekend! 😊
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Yum!!
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Yum!
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It is yummy, Catherine! 😃👍
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Yum! It looks so delicious! I guess it’s time to buy a spiral cutter!
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Thank you Ilze! 😊 This cookbook author has a lot of great videos and recipes online too. I am amazed at all the veggies and fruits that can be spiralized! 💚💙💜
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I should check it out and thank you for sharing!
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