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The Perfect Summer Side Dish: Zucchini Carpaccio

July 10, 2013 By Shannah 12 Comments

Summertime meals call for fresh flavors and lots of produce.  At our recent parent’s day out, one of the couples brought a dish I fell in love with and had to figure out to make once I got home.  For me, the combination of flavors made it the absolute perfect summer side dish.  I hit up the farmer’s market to make sure I got the freshest produce I could find.

Carpaccio is typically a dish that consists of raw meat that is sliced or pounded thin and served as an appetizer.  I took a little different approach though and sliced zucchini extremely thin to make my carpaccio.  I did keep the traditional flavors of lemon juice, olive oil and pepper though.

What You’ll Need:
– 2 medium zucchini
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
– 2 Tbsp olive oil
– freshly ground pepper
– 2 Tbsp grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
– 2 Tbsp chopped basil

Let’s Make It:
1)  Slice your zucchini in half.  Then, using a peeler {a Y peeler works best but a regular one will work too}, create thin slices of zucchini.  Put in bowl.

2)  In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Toss zucchini in juice mixture.  Add ground pepper, Parmesan and basil.  Serve immediately.

You can make this ahead of time and just keep the dressing separated from the zucchini until ready to serve.

What are you favorite summer meals?  Do you tend to go for salads more during the hot weather?

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The Perfect Summer Dish: Zucchini Carpaccio
 
Combine light flavors with fresh farmer's market produce for the perfect summer dish. **You can make this ahead of time and just keep the dressing separated from the zucchini until ready to serve.**
Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped basil
  • freshly ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Slice your zucchini in half. Then, using a peeler {a Y peeler works best but a regular one will work too}, create thin slices of zucchini. Put in bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Toss zucchini in juice mixture. Add ground pepper, Parmesan and basil. Serve immediately.
  3. You can make this ahead of time and just keep the dressing separated from the zucchini until ready to serve.
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Comments

  1. DesignedByBH says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    This looks light and yummy! I will definitely have to try it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      July 11, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks. It is definitely a favorite of mine right now when it is just so hot that I don’t feel like cooking anything.

      Reply
  2. Babs says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Shannah, Now that’s a dish to love! Healthy, beautiful and no cooking! I’m making some as soon as I go to the store. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. Visiting from Make it Pretty Monday.
    xo Babs

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      July 25, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      This is absolutely my favorite summer dish right now! It is so light and fresh that it is perfect for the 90+ degree days we are having. Plus, I don’t have to add any heat to the house by cooking it.

      Thanks so much for coming to visit!

      Reply
  3. Ashley Christensen says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    I love this project! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
    Dandelion Wishes Wednesday
    Ashley Christensen recently posted…Dandelion Wishes Wednesday #11My Profile

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    • Shannah Coe says

      July 25, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks so much! I will definitely stop by and check out your party.

      Reply
  4. Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    Yum! I love Zucchini! Pinning this!
    Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt recently posted…Comment on The Wednesday Round Up #25 by EmilyMy Profile

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