Side Dish: Zucchini Carpaccio

A light summer salad with layers of zucchini and avocado topped with lemon juice for a healthy side-dish.

Prep Time: 15 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Zucchini Carpaccio

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
0.12 tsp freshly ground black pepper
0.12 tsp salt
1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1 lemon yields juice
2 large zucchini
1/4 cup sliced salted roasted almonds, chopped

Instructions

1. From 1 lemon, finely grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice into a small bowl.

2. With wire whisk, stir in extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. With sharp knife or adjustable blade slicer, cut zucchini into paper-thin slices.

4. On a large serving plate, arrange zucchini in overlapping layers with avocado slices.

5. Drizzle lemon dressing all over vegetables and top with almonds (or pine nuts).