As a light meal, this clean eating cucumber noodle salad with lemon basil is both tasty and good for you. It tastes great and is easy to make. It's great for a quick and healthy meal plan.
Ingredients: 4 medium cucumbers. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 1 lemon, zested and juiced. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. 1 clove garlic, minced. Salt and pepper, to taste. 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted optional. Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish.
Instructions: Using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler, create cucumber noodles from the cucumbers. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber noodles, chopped basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the cucumber noodles and toss to coat. Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again to combine. If desired, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Be sure to watch them closely to prevent burning. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the cucumber noodles and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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