Sour, Sweet, Sharp And Minty Zucchini Slaw Recipe

Name: Sour, Sweet, Sharp And Minty Zucchini Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large or 3 small zucchini plus 1 crook-necked squash, about 2 to 2-1/2 lb altogether; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion; juice of 1 lemon, strained; 1-1/2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar or to taste; 2 tablespoons safflower oil; 1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro, if desired; 1 stalk lemongrass, tough leaves peeled, tender section minced; 2 tablespoons finely minced scallions; 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh mint leaves, reserving a small sprig for garnish if desired; 2 finely minced fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

2 large or 3 small zucchini plus 1 crook-necked squash, about 2 to 2-1/2 lb altogether
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion
juice of 1 lemon, strained
1-1/2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar or to taste
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro, if desired
1 stalk lemongrass, tough leaves peeled, tender section minced
2 tablespoons finely minced scallions
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh mint leaves, reserving a small sprig for garnish if desired
2 finely minced fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts

1
Trim zucchini and squash and cut in half crosswise, then halve lengthwise if necessary to fit in feed tube of food processor. Using coarse shredding disc, shred zucchini in processor. You will have about 8-9 cups before salting.
2
Transfer zucchini shreds to a large bowl and using hands, mix in the 1 tablespoon of salt. Allow to drain in a colander lined with a double layer of cheesecloth or a tea towel about 1/2 hour. Rinse well under cold water, drain, then bring ends of cloth together and squeeze to extract most of water. Discard water. Return to bowl.
3
Add bell pepper and onion to zucchini strands and toss.
4
In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and the 1 teaspoon salt and the sugar. Whisk in the oils in a stream until emulsified and stir dressing into zucchini mixture.
5
Chill mixture until ready to serve. Just before serving, toss in herbs and peanuts. Garnish with mint sprig if desired and serve as a side dish or salad; works well as an accompaniment to roasted chicken or grilled cutlets.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large or 3 small zucchini plus 1 crook-necked squash, about 2 to 2-1/2 lb altogether, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion, and more.

Yes, Sour, Sweet, Sharp And Minty Zucchini Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sour, Sweet, Sharp And Minty Zucchini Slaw

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