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:

  1. Trim the zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler (straight or wavy), peel the zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strips. Set aside.
  2. Peel and slice the avocado into 8 wedges. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Gently stir in the mint into the dressing.
  5. Add the zucchini and avocado, gently tossing them to distribute the dressing evenly.
  6. If using, sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
  7. Serve immediately!

Makes 4 servings (249g / serving). 1 serving = 1 zucchini & 1/4 avocado