Dazzling Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad #healthy #glutenfreeAn artful low carb recipe with bold flavor, Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad.

Zesty Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad #healthy #glutenfree
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Salads have the power to be wildly exciting or extremely boring.

When you are trying to follow a low carb diet, salads tend to be the latter. Without the help of nuts, cheese, and croutons, is there hope for salad?

I say yes.

Making Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad #healthy #glutenfree

It’s easy to get tired of the plain lettuce leaf variety. Sometimes you just need to branch out and experiment with other canvases.

Zucchini makes a great salad base because it has a mild and cooling flavor. It’s tender and easy to chop, but can also be sliced with a veggie peeler into long thin ribbons for an elegant touch.

Making Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

This Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad brings together the feel of fine-dining with the flavors of India.

The dressing is a bright, spicy green chutney that draws its texture from pureed chana dal and it’s color and flavor from cilantro and peppers.

Making Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

The roasted chana dal also provides a deep nutty essence that boosts the fresh cilantro to the forefront.

Vibrant Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

The salad itself is a simple mix of zucchini ribbons, sliced mango, and thinly sliced red onion. Once the dressing is added and sweetness of the mango and cool texture of the zucchini offer the perfect balance.

Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad #healthy #glutenfree

Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad is great on its own. Also try it with Indian Spice Rubbed Chicken!

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Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad #healthy #glutenfree
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Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Light and exotic Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad Recipe with amazing Indian style green sauce. It's low carb and gluten free!
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Green Chutney:

  • 1/4 cup chana dal (similar to yellow lentils)
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 1-2 serrano peppers, seeded
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems and all
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Zucchini Salad:

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the chana dal on a baking sheet and roast for 5-10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Then move the chana dal to the food processor with a 1/4 cup of water and puree until smooth. Add a little extra water if needed.
  • Add the serrano pepper, lime juice, garlic, cilantro sugar and salt. Pulse to break down. Then add the remaining water and puree until smooth. Blend in the sugar and salt and pulse to mix. (Makes about 2 cups.)
  • Using a veggie peeler, slice the zucchinis into long ribbons and place them in a serving bowl. Peel and slice the mango into thin strips. Slice the onion into thin slivers. Top the zucchini with mango and red onion and drizzle with green chutney.

Notes

NOTE: Green chutney can be used as a dipping sauce, and is great with chicken and pork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 123kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 603mg, Potassium: 734mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 985IU, Vitamin C: 55.3mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 1.7mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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