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Zucchini and Red Onion Salad

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the sliced onion, and let stand 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice each zucchini into paper-thin ribbons (stop when you reach the seeded core). Add to bowl with onion mixture; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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