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Zucchini Noodle Salad with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

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July 21, 2025

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Zucchini Noodle Salad with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

Leslie Myers
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR MARINATED “TOMATO SAUCE”:

  • 1 Pint Sweet Cherry Tomatoes cut in half (or 2 Cups Diced Heirloom Tomatoes)
  • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Garlic minced
  • 6 Basil Leaves cut “chiffonade” (or thinly cut ribbons)
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste

INGREDIENTS FOR ZUCCHINI NOODLES:

  • 4-6 each Small Zucchini about 6 inches long
  • 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil the higher the quality the better
  • 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 4 tbsp. Pinenuts toasted (at 325 degrees for 5 minutes)
  • Additional Basil cut “chiffonade” (or thinly cut ribbons), for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients except the pinenuts for marinated tomatoes and let sit for at least 15 minutes. The tomatoes can be marinated up to a day.
  • With a wide mouth peeler, cut long strips off zucchini until you hit the seed pocket area. Rotate a quarter turn and continue to peel off “noodles”.
  • Combine zucchini noodles with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  • Mound zucchini noodles on a plate. Top with marinated tomatoes.
  • Top with basil, toasted pinenuts, and freshly ground pepper.
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