Sautéed Zucchini Salad with Lemon, Basil & Pistachio Oil by @starinfinitefood

30 min

4 servings

🥒

3.5

Zucchini

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

🫒

4 tbsp

Olive oil

🍯

0.5 tbsp

Honey

🥜

60 ml

Pistachios

🌿

60 ml

Basil

🍋

1

Lemon juice

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Red pepper flakes

🥬

Arugula

🧀

60 ml

Parmesan cheese

  1. Add
    • Zucchini
    • Salt

    Add the zucchini to a plate and top liberally with salt.

  2. Pat
    • Zucchini

    Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes then pat dry with paper towels; do not rinse.

  3. Add
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon juice
    • Salt

    Add the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, pistachios, basil, lemon zest, salt and red pepper flakes to a small bowl and mix to combine.

  4. Heat
    • Olive oil

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  5. Add
    • Zucchini

    Add the zucchini in 2 batches, spread out, and cook for 4-5 minutes without touching it.

  6. Flip
    • Zucchini

    Flip it and continue to cook until each side is charred, then repeat with the second batch.

  7. Cool
    • Zucchini

    Allow the zucchini to cool for a few minutes.

  8. Add
    • Zucchini
    • Arugula
    • Parmesan cheese

    Add the zucchini to a plate, add the arugula and the Parmesan.

  9. Top
    • Olive oil
    • Pistachios

    Top with the Pistachio-Basil oil.

  10. Drizzle
    • Honey

    Drizzle with the honey.

Sautéed Zucchini Salad with Lemon, Basil & Pistachio Oil by @starinfinitefood

30 min

4 servings

🥒

3.5

Zucchini

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

🫒

4 tbsp

Olive oil

🍯

0.5 tbsp

Honey

🥜

60 ml

Pistachios

🌿

60 ml

Basil

🍋

1

Lemon juice

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Red pepper flakes

🥬

Arugula

🧀

60 ml

Parmesan cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Add the zucchini to a plate and top liberally with salt.

    🥒Zucchini
    🧂Salt
    🍽️Plate

  2. Step 2/10

    Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes then pat dry with paper towels; do not rinse.

    🥒Zucchini
    🧻Paper towels

  3. Step 3/10

    Add the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, pistachios, basil, lemon zest, salt and red pepper flakes to a small bowl and mix to combine.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍋Lemon juice
    🍯Honey
    🥜Pistachios
    🌿Basil
    🍋Lemon zest
    🧂Salt
    🌶️Red pepper flakes
    🥣Bowl

  4. Step 4/10

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Skillet

  5. Step 5/10

    Add the zucchini in 2 batches, spread out, and cook for 4-5 minutes without touching it.

    🥒Zucchini
    🍳Skillet

  6. Step 6/10

    Flip it and continue to cook until each side is charred, then repeat with the second batch.

    🥒Zucchini
    🍳Skillet

  7. Step 7/10

    Allow the zucchini to cool for a few minutes.

    🥒Zucchini
    🍽️Plate

  8. Step 8/10

    Add the zucchini to a plate, add the arugula and the Parmesan.

    🥒Zucchini
    🥬Arugula
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🍽️Plate

  9. Step 9/10

    Top with the Pistachio-Basil oil.

  10. Step 10/10

    Drizzle with the honey.

    🍯Honey

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Spices, Oils, Sweeteners, Nuts, Herbs, Fruits, Dairy

Ingredients

Zucchini, Salt, Olive oil, Honey, Pistachios, Basil, Lemon juice, Lemon zest, Garlic, Red pepper flakes, Arugula, Parmesan cheese

Notes

Zucchini (medium, halved/scored and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces), Salt (for salting the zucchini, for the oil mix), Olive oil (for cooking the zucchini), Honey (for the oil mix, for drizzle), Pistachios (chopped), Basil (finely chopped), Lemon juice (juice of one lemon), Garlic (grated), Parmesan cheese (shaved)

Allergens

Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Low-Carb, soy-free, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Calories

220 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 12g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 420mg, Calcium: 120mg, Magnesium: 30mg, Sodium: 380mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 25mg, Vitamin A: 450IU, Vitamin K: 40mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.2mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Plate, Paper towels, Bowl, Skillet, Grater, Zester, Knife, Cutting board

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish

Occasions

Summer, Everyday Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Charred, Crunchy, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Citrusy, Sweet, Savory, Nutty, Garlicky, Spicy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 1-2 days (store in an airtight container,best enjoyed fresh as zucchini and arugula will soften and the dressing may make the salad soggy over time)