a little of each

Ingredients

• 2 pounds medium zucchini, about 4
• 1/2 Cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 Cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/3 Cup olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

For the Dressing

Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

For the Salad

Toast the pine nuts in a hot, dry skillet. Watch carefully. Set aside. Shave the zucchini into long, wide ribbons. Chop the basil. Toss all ingredients, except the parmesan, together. Serve garnished with parmesan.