Description
A refreshing and healthy summer salad made with spiralized zucchini noodles, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sesame dressing. Perfect for meal prep and light dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium zucchinis
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Zoodles: Spiralize the zucchinis into zoodles using a spiralizer or peeler. Pat dry if needed.
- Prep Vegetables: Slice the bell peppers and julienne the carrots into uniform pieces for even texture.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine zoodles with sliced veggies and drizzle dressing over them.
- Toss and Garnish: Toss to coat evenly. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for a chilled option that enhances flavors.
Notes
- Pat zucchini noodles dry with paper towels to prevent the salad from becoming watery
- Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly uniform vegetable cuts that look professional
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to enhance their nutty flavor
- Make the dressing ahead of time and store it separately until ready to serve
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Zoodle Sesame Summer Salad, zucchini noodles, healthy salad, summer recipe, meal prep, vegetarian, low carb