Description
This Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad is a fresh, light, and protein-packed meal featuring spiralized zucchini noodles, hard-boiled eggs, crisp vegetables, and a creamy lemon dressing. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for a healthy lunch, side dish, or light dinner offering vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini Noodles: Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and gently pat them with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring the salad isn’t watery.
- Assemble the Salad Base: Place the zucchini noodles in a large salad bowl, then add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and pumpkin seeds for texture and freshness.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the zucchini mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly without bruising the noodles.
- Plate and Garnish: Divide the salad evenly among four plates or bowls, then top each with sliced hard-boiled eggs to add protein and richness.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, or chill the salad for 10–15 minutes if you prefer it colder.
Notes
- Do not overmix the zucchini noodles, as they can release excess water and become soggy.
- For a creamier dressing, add 1–2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt to the lemon dressing mixture.
- Add avocado, feta cheese, or grilled chicken to make the salad more substantial and varied.
- Prepare the salad shortly before serving to maintain crispness and fresh texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
