# Sautéed Zucchini Salad with Lemon Pistachio-Basil Oil

This is a sautéed zucchini salad with arugula and a lemon basil pistachio oil that makes an epic summer salad base.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 medium zucchini
- salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tbsp honey
- 0.25 cup chopped pistachios
- 0.25 cup finely chopped basil
- 1 lemon
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 clove grated garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 handful arugula
- 0.25 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- honey

## Instructions

1. Halve, score, and slice the zucchini into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Add the zucchini to a plate and top liberally with salt.
3. Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
4. Chop the pistachios and basil.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, 0.5 tablespoons of honey, 0.25 cups of chopped pistachios, 0.25 cups of finely chopped basil, lemon zest, 1 grated garlic clove, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of red pepper flakes to a small bowl and mix to combine.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
7. Add the zucchini in 2 batches, ensuring it is spread out, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until charred.
8. Allow the zucchini to cool for a few minutes.
9. Assemble the salad by adding the zucchini to a plate, topping it with arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese.
10. Drizzle with the pistachio-basil oil and additional honey.

## Equipment

- colander
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- skillet
- plate
- tongs

## Tips

- When making the zucchini, ensure to add it in 2 batches to the skillet, so you can spread it out.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmxgrcSRQj/?hl=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/82d234c2-341b-4ddf-a3e6-2c0498a66ad3
- Extracted: 2025-10-28

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