Sautéed zucchini topped with arugula and a delicious dressing made of pistachios, lemon and basil and a few other goodies is what makes this a 5 star salad!
Ingredients:
FOR THE OIL
- 3-4 medium zucchini, halved and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
FOR THE DRESSING:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- juice of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR THE SALAD
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4-1/2 cup shaved parmesan or plant based cheese
- honey for drizzle
Directions:
Prep the zucchini, add to a colander and top liberally with salt. Let sit for 15 mihnutes, then pat dry wioth paper towel. DO NOT RINSE.
While the zucchini sits, make the oil. Combine the oilive oil, basil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt and chopped pistacchios.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 1-2 tablespoons of oilve oil. Add the zucchini and sauté until soft and slightly browned…..about 5-7 minutes per side.
Allow to cool, then plate it, top with arugula amdnthe parmesan.
Top with the Pistachio-Lemon-Basil Oil and drizzle with honey.
