Zucchini Crudo

Name: Zucchini Crudo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Zucchini 2; Kosher Salt 1 tsp; Lemon zest 2 tsp; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Black pepper; Basil ¼ cup; Fresh Mozzarella Ball 8 oz; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Flaky sea salt; Pine nuts 1 tbsp

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Ingredients

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	2 Zucchini small, sliced into ⅛-inch thick slices
	1 tsp Kosher Salt
	2 tsp Lemon zest fresh grated
	2 tbsp Lemon juice fresh
	Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
	¼ cup Basil fresh, leaves, torn
	8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Ball torn into bite-sized pieces, or burrata
	1 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	Flaky sea salt to taste
	1 tbsp Pine nuts toasted, optional

Nutritional information

216

Calories

17.2g

Fat

2.3g

Carbohydrate

13.2g

Protein

40mg

Cholesterol

146mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Zucchini Crudo recipe

This Zucchini Crudo is a light and refreshing Italian-inspired recipe. A crudo is a classic Italian dish of raw fish marinated in olive oil, salt, and citrus juice. Here, raw zucchini is used as a unique substitution, making this dish suitable for vegetarians. This simple dish – just zucchini, basil, lemon, fresh mozzarella and a sprinkle of pine nuts if you are feeling luxurious – proves that eating well doesn’t have to be expensive.

A few tips: Small, garden-fresh zucchini are essential in this recipe. As for the cheese, you can either buy the fresh mozzarella ball packaged in water to keep it fresh and soft or opt for the burrata. Make sure to bring the mozzarella to room temperature and pat it dry with paper towels before using. A sprinkle of toasted pine nuts on top of the zucchini is optional, though very delicious.

To make the Zucchini Crudo, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Zucchini Crudo

1
Prepare zucchini
10

In a salad spinner, add 2 thinly sliced zucchini and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and toss together. Let sit for 10 minutes, then drain well.
2
Assemble salad
2

Arrange the zucchini slices on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3
Add mozzarella, basil, and olive oil
2

Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Scatter the basil leaves and mozzarella pieces on top. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the salad.
4
Serve

Garnish with toasted pine nuts, if you wish, and serve.

Borrowing from the fresh flavors of Italian fish crudo, this Zucchini Crudo is a low-effort, high-reward accompaniment to all kinds of dishes. Give this recipe a go soon, and please come back to leave a comment below!

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Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.