Zucchini Salad with Tomato and Basil

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Aug. 16, 2012

This refreshing summer salad looks great on the plate - and tastes even better!

Ingredients

Zucchini 2 Medium
Tomatoes 1 Cup (16 tbs) , large ones cut in half or quarters ((Compliments gourmet MEDLEY Exotic flavoured))
Cooked chicken 3 Cup (48 tbs) , skin removed, shredded ((Gourmet Minute BBQ Chicken))
Olive oil 3 Tablespoon
Balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoon ((Sensations by Compliments Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena))
Garlic 1 Clove (5 gm) , mince
Salt 1/4 Teaspoon
Pepper 1/4 Teaspoon
Goat cheese 60 Gram , crumbled ((Sensations by Compliments Garlic & Herb Goat Cheese))
Fresh basil leaves 2 Tablespoon , chopped roughly ((10 leaves))

Directions

MAKING

1. Using a peeler peel zucchini into long strips, and keep it in a large bowl.

2. Cut tomatoes into half and put them in bowl with zucchini. Throw chicken pieces in it. Keep it aside.

3. In another bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, clove, salt, and pepper. Whisk to mix.

4. Pour the mixture in the bowl with zucchini and chicken. Toss to combine.

5. Sprinkle basil, goat cheese and mix. Do not over mix.

SERVING

6. Serve zucchini salads with vegetable kabobs.

TIPS

You can quarter large tomatoes.

If salad is over mixed, goat cheese will clump together.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Very Easy
Servings: 2

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 866Calories from Fat 539

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 61 g93.8%

Saturated Fat 18 g90%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 521 mg21.71%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g4.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 65 g130%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet