Avocado Zucchini Salad with Lime
A simple salad with a burst of zesty lime and few ingredients – the perfect start to a meal. This salad is low in calories but gives a boost of fibre, vitamin A, and iron, and is loaded with vitamin C. Pick a variety of yellow and green zucchinis for a more colourful dish and try substituting other fresh herbs such as flat-leaf parsley or basil for a deeper flavour profile!
Ingredients:
| Zucchini | 4 small | 4 small |
| Avocado | 1 | 1 |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 Tbsp | 30 mL |
| Lime juice | 2 Tbsp | 30 mL |
| Sugar | ½ tsp | 2 mL |
| Salt | To taste | To taste |
| Black pepper, freshly ground | ½ tsp | 2 mL |
| Fresh mint leaves, chopped | ½ tsp | 2 mL |
| Toasted almonds (optional) | 1 ½ tsp | 7 mL |
Directions:
- Trim the zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler (straight or wavy), peel the zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strips. Set aside.
- Peel and slice the avocado into 8 wedges. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Gently stir in the mint into the dressing.
- Add the zucchini and avocado, gently tossing them to distribute the dressing evenly.
- If using, sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
- Serve immediately!
Makes 4 servings (249g / serving). 1 serving = 1 zucchini & 1/4 avocado
