Summer is NOT the time we want to feel heavy, especially in the middle of the day. Ugh! But what about noodle lovers- like me and maybe you?! Can’t be depriving ourselves of them! But instead of wolfing down platefuls of spaghetti (which I admit I did do when I was preggers!), which can leave you feeling a big congested and bloated, try my delicious new recipe, which is surprisingly satisfying and made from veggie noodles. For real? Yes! Veggie noodles!!
I am excited to share…my new Summer Burst Zucchini Pasta Salad Recipe.
Bountiful Summer & Natures Gifts: Veggies
Veggies don’t have to just be eaten in the same ole cut up shapes. In fact, by spiralizing them and making them slimmer and tossing them with a great sauce- you will find that they can be amazingly delicious!!
As the seasons change, it’s important that we adjust our foods intake to include the most nutrient-rich and best foods for that season. This will ensure that we optimize our energy, our biological and emotional functioning, our immunity, and, feeling in tune with our local environment.
During the summer, our body will naturally crave more fluids as we perspire more. And besides being great pseudo noodles :), zucchini is rich in vitamins, minerals…and water!!
Raw veggies are great summer foods for balancing your nutrient and hydration needs.
In today’s salad we have everything from cherry tomatoes, arugula, and cucumber, to shallots, mushrooms and fresh basil (YUM!). And what I love about these veggies is how amazing they taste during this time of the year. What an awesome rainbow!!
There’s nothing quite like fresh picked veggies from your local farmers market, or even better yet, planting your own garden – making it a gratifying experience and connecting us to the earth and it’s rich bounty. We can really celebrate our health and the delicious food we’re growing right outside our door!
Healthy-Hydrating Beauty Food: Zucchini
What’s so amazing about this fruit is that it is contains a high amount of water (and fiber), minerals and naturally low in calories, so it gives you the feeling of being full. It’s a great addition to this salad in satisfying your appetite without reaching for other foods that could throw you off your beauty routine.
The dietary fiber in zucchini also adds bulk to your diet and aids in promoting healthy digestion, which I’m ALL about!
I’m obsessed with zucchini noodles. They are like a blank canvas for sauces and dressings. The only thing that sucks a little bit is cleaning the spiralizer…but my strategy is to “soak it” aka hide it in a pot full with soapy water and see if someone else might give Mama a break and clean it later when I disappear from the kitchen :). Shhh!
Our beautiful Earth provides us with a bountiful variety of greens, and zucchini is just one in the bunch—balancing and supporting our entire body and well-being, with its powerhouse nutrients!
Prepare all your ingredients.
Run your zucchini through a spiralizer. Booyeah! If you do not have a spiralizer, thinly slice into ribbons.
Put your noodles in colander and lightly salt. This will help the zucchini let go of its moisture and get a little more soft.
Combine the rest of the ingredients (minus the zucchini and salt).
Toss to combine and chill for about 10 minutes. Then mix with zucchini.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
See this full tasty recipe below…
Summer Burst Zucchini Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2-3 large zucchini
- 15 cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup arugula
- 1 chopped cucumber
- 2 medium chopped shallots
- 1-2 Portobello mushrooms
- 1/4 cup basil
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Run your zucchini through a spiralizer. If you do not have a spiralizer, thinly slice into ribbons. Put your noodles in colander and lightly salt. This will help the zucchini let go of its moisture and get a little more soft. Toss to combine and set aside while you make your salad.
- In a bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients (minus the zucchini and salt). Toss to combine and chill for about 10 minutes. Once it's chilled and you're ready to eat, combine the zucchini with the chilled ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Love,
Kimberly
Keep your heart open, all the time, and AMAZING things will come your way! Lots of love dearest xo
I’m going to make it today! I think it tastes like summer and gives me good energy.
Fantastic! Let us all know what you think of it and lots of love and support to you! ;)
Please recommend something to substitute for da mushrooms as I absolutely hate mushrooms. And no eggplant please , I don’t like it
iT looks very refreshing and give the family a taste of summer. Spiralised zucchini are delicious.
Just tried it and love it! So light and fresh and feels good for you as you eat it! Thanks Kimberly!
Hi Jocelyn and thanks so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback. Sending you lots of love! ;)
Enjoyed this tasty dish earlier this evening! So many summer flavors…delish! Now sipping on Super Sprout and Mango Green Smoothie. Thanks for the yummy recipes!
And thank you Stacie J. for giving this a try and sharing your feedback. So happy you enjoyed it. Sending you lots of love! ;)
Looks great Kimberley. Will definitely give it a try this weekend. I know it is self-explanatory to an experienced cook but you don’t say to add the spiralised zucchini to the chilled mixed ingredients. My husband is learning to cook and wanted to put this into his new recipe book but was confused about the two mixtures.
Hi chammi kaiser, and how great it is that you’re husband is learning to cook…well done! So sorry for any confusion with this recipe. Once the other ingredients have been chilled and you’re ready to eat, you can then combine the zucchini with the chilled ingredients. Have fun and keep up the great work. Lots of love to you both! ;)
The recipe has the two mixtures combined in the direction #2. I am going to try it for the 4th of July celebration dinner when our family gets together. Thanks. It sounds great even before I try it. Thanks for clarifying the directions.
Fantastic! Let us know what you family thinks. Lots of love! ;)
Hi. I have zucchini (courgettes) growing in my veg plot and want to try this recipe but don’t know what arugula is.
Please can you explain and give me the English name for it. it would also help if you could suggest where I might buy this ingredient as I have seen it in vegetarian recipes before and would like to try it out.
Thanks
Jane
Hi Jane…arugula is an edible annual plant, commonly known as rocket salad or arugula. Other names include rucola, rucoli, rugula, colewort, and roquette. Most stores carry this plant and if not, they can be requested. Try to google the name and view the images, which will give you an idea of what it looks like so you’re able to identify it while shopping. Sending you lots of love and support! ;)
It’s a great idea, I love it!
Wonderful…thank you so much! ;)