Avocado zucchini noodle salad
This is a fresh and fragrant ‘noodle’ salad containing healthy fats and fibre. Just add a protein for a tasty, balanced meal, or eat it alone to increase your vegetable intake.
NOTES
Paleo, AIP (without the tomatoes), vegetarian, vegan
PREPARATION TIME
5 mins
COOKING TIME
3 mins
YIELDS
1-2
INGREDIENTS
2 medium zucchinis
1 ¼ cups basil, packed tightly
1 avocado
3 tbsp lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup water
1 tsp natural salt
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, optional
DIRECTIONS
Make the zucchini noodles using a spiraliser or mandolin
Blend all other ingredients except the cherry tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth
Blanche the noodles in boiling water for 15 seconds and drain, or place the noodles in a colander and pour hot water over them
Combine the noodles, sauce in a mixing bowl and serve with the tomatoes on top