Shaved Zucchini Salad

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

A good new salad that keeps me hoping some summer weather will come back soon!

Adapted from Bon Appetit August 2010

1/3 c. olive oil

2 T. lemon juice (fresh tastes yummy)

1 t. kosher salt

1/2 t. pepper

1/4 t. red pepper flakes

One big zucchini, ends trimmed (perfect for a side salad for two)

1/2 c. ish chopped fresh basil

1/4 c. ish pine nuts, toasted (adds a lot to salad actually)

Parmesan Cheese

- Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a small bowl

- Using vegetable peeler, working from top to bottom, slice zucchini into ribbons and place into a large bowl

- Add basil, nuts, and dressing.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  It was great to let it sit and soak up the dressing for 20 min or so.

- Grate parmesan over top of salad (we grated and it tasted fantastic)