Italian Zucchini Salad Recipe

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Italian Zucchini Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lb zucchini
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • pimientoor red pepper strips

Directions:

  1. Wash zucchini; cut off ends. Cut into 3/4-in. slices. Combine water and salt; pour over zucchini in saucepan. Cook until tender-crisp. Drain; set aside.
  2. Cut olives in quarters; add to zucchini mixture. Combine the oil, vinegar, salt, paprika, pepper, sugar and basil. Spear garlic on toothpick; add to dressing. Pour over zucchini mixture in bowl; stir gently. Chill overnight.
  3. Discard garlic. Several hours before serving, peel avocado; cut into slices. Add to salad; stir. Garnish with pimiento or red pepper. Yield: 12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 161.39 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.51g 24%
Sodium 618.27mg 26%
Potassium 437.09mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.34g 1%
Sugars 0.28g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 8%
Protein 2.69g 5%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 46%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 24.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.06 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.83g 24%
Sodium 471.44mg 26%
Potassium 333.29mg 9%
Total Carbs 3.31g 1%
Sugars 0.22g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 8%
Protein 2.05g 5%
Vitamin C 21mg 46%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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