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Spiralized zucchini noodles make the perfect base for this colorful and flavorful salad--think pasta salad without all the carbs! It comes together quickly for a light lunch or easy side. Add grilled chicken, shrimp or chickpeas to make a heartier meal.

Source: EatingWell.com, April 2017

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Recipe Summary

active:
20 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Whisk oil, vinegar, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

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  • Using a spiral vegetable slicer with the chipper blade attachment (for thick noodles), cut zucchini lengthwise into "noodles," stopping when you reach the seeds.

  • Add the zucchini noodles, avocado, tomatoes and mozzarella to the dressing and toss to coat. Serve topped with more basil, if desired.

Tips

Equipment: Spiral vegetable slicer with chipper blade attachment

Nutrition Facts

1 cup
192 calories; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 6.5g; dietary fiber 3g; sugars 2.8g; fat 17g; saturated fat 3.6g; cholesterol 10.1mg; vitamin a iu 478.4IU; vitamin c 16.3mg; folate 44mcg; calcium 93.7mg; iron 0.5mg; magnesium 23.2mg; potassium 369.1mg; sodium 149.1mg.

3 fat, 1/2 medium-fat protein, 1/2 vegetable

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