Zucchini "Fettuccine" With Tomato Sauce

Try this simple - healthy salad.....I have re - created this from one of the TV shows

4 Large Zucchini / Yellow Squash
Salt to taste
5 Medium firm tomatoes
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive oil
1/2 Clove finely chopped Garlic
1tsp Jalapeno pepper - finely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped pine nuts

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or dried Oregano



Trim and peel the zucchini, then use a mandoline or a vegetable peeler to thinly slice lengthwise into wide ribbons (stop when you get to the seeds)
Cut the ribbons into 1/4-to-1/2-inch-wide strips to make them look like fettuccine.
Transfer to a colander and toss with 3/4 teaspoon salt; let drain in the sink, tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Rinse well and pat dry.
Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes using a sharp vegetable peeler, then halve horizontally and squeeze out the seeds
Puree 1 tomato with the olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl
Chop the remaining 4 tomatoes and add to the bowl; add the pine nuts, basil, oregano, and salt to taste.
Divide the zucchini among bowls and top with the tomato sauce. Top with more pine nuts and drizzle with olive oil.

Spinach Summer Salad Recipe

1 (10-ounce) bag spinach mix / 1 bunch spinach leaves

1 cup halved red grapes

6 to 8 strawberries,  sliced

1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts


Dressing Ingredients

1⁄2 cup vegetable oil / olive oil

1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar

1⁄2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon horseradish sauce (optional)

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Salt and Pepper to taste


Toss all your salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk well.
Let the flavors come together 10 minutes, then give it another good whisking and pour it into the salad.
Toss everything to mix well, then serve it immediately

Note:

You can also add other fresh fruits and nuts of your choice

If you want to have a light dressing cut down all the dressing ingredients to half its portion