Zucchini Ribbons With Lemon Mint Recipes

LEMONY ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices; arrange on a serving plate., To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss lightly to coat. Top with cheese.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH LEMON & MINT

Steps:

• Cut off ends of the zucchini but leave the skin on. Slice the zucchini very thinly length-wise, or use a peeler. You should be able to see the green skin on the edges.
• Arrange the zucchini on a small platter. Process the garlic, mint, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Add the olive oil in a stream to make an emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour dressing over the zucchini and toss gently.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Using a sharp-shaped vegetable peeler, peel zucchini lengthwise. To cut ribbons, hold the zucchini in one hand and peeler in the other, peel long, wide strips lengthwise. Once it becomes hard to handle, place zucchini, cut side down, on board; continue peeling. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with coarse salt. Let sit until zucchini releases some of its liquid, about 10 minutes. Pour off accumulated liquid; blot zucchini dry with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and ground pepper. Pour mixture over zucchini. Add mint leaves and red onion; toss gently, and serve immediately.