CUCUMBER, ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO HYDRATING SALAD
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 juice of lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup Tre Selle low-fat ricotta per person for protein
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In the bottom of a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon, olive oil, basil and dijon with salt and pepper.
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Trim both ends of the zucchini and use a vegetable peeler to create long, wide ribbons or use a spiralizer if you have one.
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Repeat the same process with a cucumber and place both the zucchini and cucumber ribbons in the bowl on top of the vinaigrette.
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Add cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss well until vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Add ricotta on the top for protein.
This can be added to a bed of your favourite mixed greens for even more vegetables.
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