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    Chef Cindy » Recipes » Summer » Pesto Zoodles & Tomato Salad

    Pesto Zoodles & Tomato Salad

    Published: Aug 7, 2020 | Modified: Jan 18, 2022 by Chef Cindy | Leave a Comment

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    Pesto Zoodles and Tomato Salad pictured in a large serving bowl with pesto sauce in the middle and fresh basil leaves
    Pesto Zoodles with Tomato Salad

    What’s not to love about summer with a continual flow of farm fresh zucchini, corn, cucumbers and tomatoes from my local CSA. I enjoy simply dishes created with vegetables made on the grill, diced, or added to a soup or sauté. But DYK, vegetables are great for baking also! This time I decided to use zucchini to make Vegan Pesto Zoodles – zucchini noodles with a basil pesto sauce! Zoodles have become really popular to use in place of pasta for an Italian meal. For this Zoodles recipe, I made spiralized zucchini into a salad. Raw zucchini noodles are especially refreshing on a hot summer day, as it tastes best when served cold. Best is, Pesto Zoodles & Tomato Salad can be made in only 15 minutes! Note: you will need the assistance of some kitchen gadgets for this one!

    Veggie Bullet pictured
    A Veggie Bullet creates perfect spiralized zucchini!
    Pesto Zoodles and Tomato Salad pictured in a large serving bowl with pesto sauce in the middle and fresh basil leaves
    Top Zoodles with Pesto made using a food processor
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    Pesto Zoodles and Tomato Salad pictured in a large serving bowl with pesto sauce in the middle and fresh basil leaves
    Pesto Zoodles with Tomato Salad

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    Pesto Zoodles and Tomato Salad pictured in a large serving bowl with pesto sauce in the middle and fresh basil leaves

    Pesto Zoodles & Tomato Salad

    • Author: Chef Cindy
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Lunch
    • Method: Raw
    • Cuisine: Healthy
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    Pesto Zoodles & Tomatoes Salad – a yummy summer salad created with raw zucchini noodles using a spiralizer. This easy zoodle recipe can be made in just 15 minutes!


    Ingredients

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    2 large zucchini

    2 garlic cloves

    1 cup fresh basil

    ¼ cup & 1 tablespoon pine nuts 

    ½ teaspoon salt

    2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (or vegan alternative)

    ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

    1 cup cherry tomatoes


    Instructions

    1. Zoodles: Prepare with a Veggie Bullet or a mixer with a spiralizer attachment.
    2. Pesto: Blend garlic, basil, pine nuts, salt, cheese, olive oil in a food processor. 
    3. Clean & halve cherry tomatoes. 
    4. Place zoodles & tomatoes in a bowl and gently stir in pesto. Top with 1 tablespoon pine nuts and serve!

    Notes

    Equipment Needed: Spiralizer and Food Processor

    Keywords: raw zucchini noodles, zoodles recipe, summer salad

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