Name: Italian "Pasta-less" Salad
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini (or 3 medium-sized); 1 thinly sliced red onion (or pickled red onion); 1 (12 oz) can drained artichoke hearts patted dry (if in olive oil, consider using for dressing); 3 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes; 0.5 cup black olives; 1 cup cubed provolone, feta, or mozzarella (optional, adds flavor); 1 cup cubed cooked sausage (look for sugar-free); 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (can use the vinegar from pickled red onions); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Italian "Pasta-less" Salad

Jim Weber; Inspired by http://inspiralized.com/2014/06/01/italian-zucchini-pasta-salad/

Always a crowd pleaser! This dish made me love my spiralizer!

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Course Salsas, Salads & Slaws

Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients

2 large zucchini or 3 medium-sized
1 thinly sliced red onion or pickled red onion
1 (12 oz) can drained artichoke hearts patted dry if in olive oil, consider using for dressing
3 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
0.5 cup black olives
1 cup cubed provolone, feta, or mozzarella optional, adds flavor
1 cup cubed cooked sausage look for sugar-free
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar can use the vinegar from pickled red onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

To prepare the dressing: Combine oregano, parsley, basil, pepper flakes, and sea salt. Crush with mortar and pestle if available. Mix spices with vinegar, oil, and juice. Set aside. To prepare the salad: slice washed zucchini (with skin on) halfway through lengthwise and then spiralize, using a thicker (linguini-sized) blade if available. This will make half-moons, reminiscent of elbow noodles. Place zucchini noodles in a bowl with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onion, and black olives. Add optional sausage and cheese, or consider serving those on the side, to accomodate your vegan friends. Pour dressing over the pasta and toss to combine thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 15 mins (best left for 3 - 4 hrs) to let the dressing soften the zucchini. Transfer to serving bowl and enjoy! (Recipe♦497)

Italian “Pasta-less” Salad

Italian "Pasta-less" Salad

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