Zucchini Ribbon Caper Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Zucchini Ribbon Caper Salad
45 min.
3
106kcal
40.17%sweetness
100%saltiness
44.37%sourness
36.71%bitterness
46.75%savoriness
59.18%fattiness
0%spiciness

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Are you looking for a refreshing side dish that's perfect for warm summer days? Look no further than our Zucchini Ribbon Capers Salad! This elegant salad combines the freshness of zucchinis with briny caper berries, making it an ideal companion to grilled meats or fish dishes.
Our simple yet flavorful dressing brings together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey – creating a harmonious balance between sweet and tangy flavors. The ribbons are easy to create using just your vegetable peeler; simply run the blade along one edge until reaching the seeds before rotating slightly and repeating on all sides.
This versatile salad is also incredibly nutritious - packed full of vitamins A & C from those tender green strips plus antioxidant benefits found within both lemons and olives. And let us mention how visually appealing these spiralized veggies look when tossed amongst vibrantly colored cherry tomatoes atop mixed greens bedding...

Ready to wow your guests during dinner parties or impress family members over weekend lunches? Give our mouthwatering Zucchini Ribbon Capers Salad recipe below:

Don’t hesitate any longer: add some Mediterranean flair into your life while keeping things light but oh so tasty by trying out this fantastic culinary creation today!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon capers drained and rinsed
  •  garlic crushed
  • 0.5  lemon zest 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  tomatoes deseeded
  • small zucchini peeled

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Toss the zucchini strips with the oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.Divide between 2-3 plates and top with capers, tomato julienne.
    2. Drizzle any extra dressing over if desired. To garnish, sprinkle a pinch of dried parsley over.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories106kcal
    Protein5.21%
    Fat78.1%
    Carbs16.69%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    27.67
    Glycemic Load
    0.76
    Inflammation Score
    -5
    Nutrition Score
    5.8582608695652%

    Flavonoids

    Naringenin
    0.28mg
    Apigenin
    0.01mg
    Luteolin
    0.01mg
    Kaempferol
    3.54mg
    Myricetin
    0.07mg
    Quercetin
    5.38mg

    Taste

    Sweetness:
    40.17%
    Saltiness:
    100%
    Sourness:
    44.37%
    Bitterness:
    36.71%
    Savoriness:
    46.75%
    Fattiness:
    59.18%
    Spiciness:
    0%

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:105.83kcal
    5.29%
    Fat:9.7g
    14.92%
    Saturated Fat:1.37g
    8.58%
    Carbohydrates:4.66g
    1.55%
    Net Carbohydrates:3.17g
    1.15%
    Sugar:3.11g
    3.45%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:276.39mg
    12.02%
    Protein:1.45g
    2.91%
    Vitamin C:21.42mg
    25.96%
    Vitamin K:12.91µg
    12.3%
    Vitamin E:1.69mg
    11.24%
    Manganese:0.21mg
    10.26%
    Vitamin A:503.13IU
    10.06%
    Potassium:309.3mg
    8.84%
    Vitamin B6:0.18mg
    8.79%
    Folate:25.8µg
    6.45%
    Fiber:1.49g
    5.96%
    Vitamin B2:0.09mg
    5.14%
    Magnesium:19.95mg
    4.99%
    Phosphorus:41.65mg
    4.16%
    Copper:0.08mg
    4%
    Vitamin B1:0.05mg
    3.58%
    Vitamin B3:0.63mg
    3.13%
    Iron:0.53mg
    2.92%
    Zinc:0.34mg
    2.3%
    Calcium:21.12mg
    2.11%
    Vitamin B5:0.21mg
    2.07%
    Source:Foodista