Spiralized vegetables, especially zucchini, make a popular alternative to pasta. I especially like it in this \u00e2\u20ac\u0153pasta\u00e2\u20ac\u009d salad with a creamy avocado dressing. Add more fresh veggies if you have them on hand.<\/p>\n
2 medium green zucchini, cut with a spiral slicer
\n1 C. thinly sliced cucumber
\n1 carrot, shredded
\n1 roasted or fresh red bell pepper, chopped
\n1\/4 C. chopped oil-packed or reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes or 1\/3
\nC. cherry tomatoes, halved
\n2 scallions, minced
\n1\/4 C. pitted kalamata olives
\n1\/4 C. chopped fresh basil
\n1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled
\n1 garlic clove, pressed
\n1\/4 C. olive oil
\n1\/4 C. lemon juice, fresh squeezed
\n1\/2 tsp. salt
\n1\/4 tsp. ground black pepper
\n1\/4 C. toasted walnut pieces<\/p>\n
Place the spiralized zucchini in large bowl. Add the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, scallions, tomatoes, olives, and basil. Toss gently to combine. In a blender, combine the avocado, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until very smooth and creamy. Pour the dressing over the salad, add the walnuts, and toss to coat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Spiralized vegetables, especially zucchini, make a popular alternative to pasta. I especially like it in this \u00e2\u20ac\u0153pasta\u00e2\u20ac\u009d salad with a creamy avocado dressing. Add more fresh veggies if you have them on hand. 2 medium green zucchini, cut with a spiral slicer 1 C. thinly sliced cucumber 1 carrot, shredded 1 roasted or fresh red bell pepper, chopped 1\/4 C. chopped oil-packed or reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes or 1\/3 C. cherry tomatoes, halved 2 scallions, minced 1\/4 C. pitted kalamata olives…<\/p>\n