Mediterranean Zucchini Salad

7 Steps to complete

• 1
  Wash zucchini, cut the ends off and discard. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the zucchini lengthwise into long wide ribbons.
• 2
  Continue making ribbons until you reach seeds. Rotate zucchini and continue to shave into ribbons. Discard the cores of the zucchini.
• 3
  In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Whisk in olive oil. Mix until everything is well combined.
• 4
  Place the ribbons in a medium bowl.
• 5
  Separate the zucchini ribbons, add onion, tomato, Cotija Cheese, basil, and mix gently.
• 6
  Whisk dressing again, add into the salad, mix to coat well.
• 7
  Portion salad into 4 bowls. Top with shaved Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese and toasted pine nuts.