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Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad

This avocado with crab-mango salad is a great dish as an appetizer or a side salad. It’s light and refreshing and darned tasty to boot! This is the perfect salad for a warm summer brunch, combining crunchy and creamy textures into each and every bite. And of course there’s decadent crab throughout.

Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad

One Fantastic Salad

Use a good quality lump crab. I made these by using a cookie cutter to form them. You can also just use an avocado half, with the pit removed of course, to serve them in like little salad bowls!

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Also try my avocado wraps with spicy mayonnaise and my ham salad filled avocados.

Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad
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Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad

This avocado with crab-mango salad is a great dish as an appetizer or a side salad. It’s light and refreshing and darned tasty to boot! 
Course Side Dish or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado, crab, salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 325kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Daisy Martinez

Ingredients

  • 1 lime zested and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • ½ mango peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • ½ jalapeno diced
  • ½ pound crabmeat jumbo lump
  • 3 avocados cut into 1/4″ bites

Instructions

  • Squeeze half a lime into a bowl. Add the oil and cilantro and mix well.
  • Add the lime zest, mango, bell pepper, onion and jalapeno and mix well.
  • Add the crab and mix gently.
  • Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the avocado.
  • Place 1/4th of the avocado in the bottom of a large round cookie cutter or metal ring. Tamp down slightly with the bottom of a spoon.
  • Add in 1/4th of the crab salad and tamp down. Slowly remove the cookie cutter. I put a spoon on top of the salad mixture to hold it down while removing the cookie cutter.
  • Repeat with remaining avocado and crab salad.

Notes

This salad is best when served immediately after preparing.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Avocado Ranch Dressing

I love when avocados are in season here. They’re perfect on a salad, be it sliced, chopped or in the dressing itself. This avocado Ranch dressing is quite easy to make. It packs a nice subtle avocado flavor, with the wonderful creamy herb flavor of Ranch. It has a very mild spiciness to it too. You can make it spicier if you like, or leave out the hot sauce entirely. I like my dressing pretty thick, so that’s how I made it. But if you prefer yours a little thinner, just add some more milk.

Avocado Ranch Dressing

Thick Enough For A Dip

Avocado Ranch dressing isn’t just for salads either. It’s perfect as a dip, or use it as a substitute for sour cream on tacos or nachos. It’s also great as a sandwich spread. Just make it a little thicker then spread on bread. Add your favorite sandwich meat and boom, excellent!

Feel free to use different kinds of hot sauce besides the ‘usual’. Go smoky, or super hot, or lime-infused… whatever works for you!

Check out my new site, Dress My Salad, for more great salad dressing ideas!

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For a little more kick, try my jalapeno ranch dressing.

Avocado Ranch Dressing
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Avocado Ranch Dressing

This avocado Ranch dressing is quite easy to make. It packs a nice subtle avocado flavor, with the wonderful creamy herb flavor of Ranch.
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade salad dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 531kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Scoop out the avocado and place into a blender or food processor.
  • Add remaining ingredients except salt and process until smooth.
  • Taste, add salt as needed, and pulse a few more times to mix.
  • Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Notes

If the dressing gets too thick, stir in a bit more milk before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Classic Wedge Salad

I know a lot of people aren’t fans of iceberg lettuce, but we are. When fresh and cold, iceberg has such a wonderful crunch. And nothing is easier than slicing a head of iceberg into wedges and serving it as a classic wedge salad. We made one with blue cheese dressing and Gorgonzola crumbles, one with ranch dressing and feta…

Classic Wedge Salad

Hey, It’s Fun!

.. and then I used my waffle fry cutter to add a few fancy radishes. They were all fantastic on this classic wedge salad.

The first time I made these for my parents they thought it was the coolest idea. Most restaurants don’t serve wedge salads, so it was something new and exciting to them. I love that about food. Not everyone has seen everything, you can do something totally new every day, every meal!

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Also try my Brussels sprout Caesar salad.

Classic Wedge Salad
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Classic Wedge Salad

I know a lot of people aren’t fans of iceberg lettuce, but we are. When fresh and cold, iceberg has such a wonderful crunch. And nothing is easier than slicing a head of iceberg into wedges and serving it as a classic wedge salad. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 44kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce core removed, cut into 4 wedges
  • salad dressing blue cheese, ranch, etc
  • cheese crumbles blue cheese, Gorgonzola, feta, etc
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup tomato diced

Instructions

  • Place wedges on 4 salad plates.
  • Top with dressing, cheese and your other favorite toppings.

Notes

Serve extra dressing on the side for dunking the wedge bites!

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Coyote Sweet Corn

Ahhhhh, fresh corn-on-the-cob. I love it. The season is winding down here, so I grabbed a few more ears and made this wonderful Coyote sweet corn dish. The corn is the star of the show, but there are a lot of other great flavors to be found too! There’s so much flavor to be found in every single bite. This is an amazing bowl of goodness.

Coyote Sweet Corn

Incredibly Delicious

I was amazed on how much of a difference sun-dried tomatoes can make to this coyote sweet corn. I was just as amazed about the bread and butter pickles. After all, I’d never thought of adding either to something like this, and boy, was I surprised. It’s a combination of richness and a little spiciness, just like I love. And in my opinion, this is one mighty fine looking side dish to boot! You know, you eat with your eyes first!

This is really a fantastic side dish. It looks great, smells great, and tastes beyond great. This fall and winter, when fresh corn is nowhere to be found, I’ll make it using canned  corn kernels. It won’t be quite the same but it’ll remind me of summer and that great fresh corn flavor. Sadly, I’ll miss out on the joy from peeling ear after ear of freshly-picked sweet corn!

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Also try my candied sweet corn, slow cooked jalapeno corn, and my super yummy cedar planked sweet corn.

Coyote Sweet Corn
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Coyote Sweet Corn

Ahhhhh, fresh corn-on-the-cob. I love it. The season is winding down here, so I grabbed a few more ears and made this wonderful Coyote sweet corn dish. The corn is the star of the show, but there are a lot of other great flavors to be found too!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn, sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 63kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Highlands Ranch Foodie

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the corn and the sun-dried tomatoes and saute for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the basil, onions, jalapeno and pickles.
  • Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve garnished with chopped cilantro.

Notes

For extra sun-dried tomato flavor, substitute a tablespoon of the oil the tomatoes are in for the butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

I grew up on my mom’s creamy cucumber salad. I ate so much it’s a wonder that my hair isn’t green. My favorite part? The creamy dressing that’s left in the bottom of the bowl after you finish off the cucumbers. I’d drink that stuff right up. I still love my mom’s salad. I recently bought a spiralizer, so I figured that was a great opportunity to give it a whirl. In just seconds you get these different-looking cucumber noodles… or coodles… Hey, they’re fun! This is a wonderful variation on my favorite.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

It’s Dill-icious

Although this creamy cucumber salad is best with fresh dill, I usually use dry unless I can pick some fresh from our garden. I rarely get fresh dill from our garden because our garden stinks. Sorry, there’s just no other way to say it. I also add a bit more dill than the recipe calls for since I really like the combination of dill and mayonnaise. It’s very similar to Ranch dressing in flavor. I also make a version of this salad without the ‘creamy’.

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Also try my creamy dill broccoli slaw!

Creamy Cucumber Salad
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

I grew up on my mom’s creamy cucumber salad. I ate so much it’s a wonder that my hair isn’t green.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy, cucumber, salad
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 305kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Spiral Slicer
Spiral Slicer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, dill and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the cucumbers and onions.
  • Toss.
  • Cover and chill at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving. You might want to add a bit more salt too.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Deviled Egg Salad

I love deviled eggs. I love egg salad. Now I can have them both in a deviled egg salad. And I don’t actually mind making them even if peeling the eggs can take a while when you’re making a big batch. This recipe from Simply Recipes takes all of the classic flavors of deviled eggs and puts them into a great salad.

Deviled Egg Salad

I Am Hard-Boiled Egg Challenged

I recently bought an egg cooker. To be honest, I had no hopes of it working. But it does! It makes hard-boiled eggs (and other styles) perfectly every time. I was shocked. The model I have is no longer available. The one below is similar and has a few cool features that mine does not. This little device keeps me from embarrassing myself when I mess up making hard-boiled eggs. It’s worth every penny!

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Also try my cool-and-crunchy egg salad.

Deviled Egg Salad
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Deviled Egg Salad

This recipe from Simply Recipes takes all of the classic flavors of deviled eggs and puts them into a great salad.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword deviled, eggs, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 241kcal
Author Simple Recipes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil the eggs.
  • Peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, place the eggs, green onion, celery, and red bell pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, wine, and hot sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fold the dressing into the eggs mixture.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Serve sprinkled with a little paprika.

Notes

Best served nice and cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 377mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1028IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ham Salad Sandwich

I was digging around in the freezer when I came across a container of leftover smoked ham. My first thought was to make your standard ham-and-cheese sandwiches, but after more pondering, I decided that a ham salad sandwich would be way better. And it was. So much better.

Ham Salad Sandwich

A Great Ham Salad For Wraps, Too

This ham salad was fantastic on a sandwich. It has a nice bit of a crunch, and a little kick from the Cajun seasoning (I used more than a dash). The salad is also great in a wrap. And even fantastic on crackers. Got a fru-fru fancy luncheon planned? Yep, finger sandwiches with this salad are bound to impress everyone.

I’m Boiled Egg Challenged

I absolutely stink (best word I could think of) when it comes to making boiled eggs. Hard or soft, doesn’t matter. I am egg challenged. So I picked up a little cheap egg cooker like the one below. This lil baby cranks out 6 eggs in about 15 minutes and they’re perfect each and every time! I don’t even feel bad any more that I just cannot make boiled eggs!

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You can use precooked ham from your grocery instead of a home-smoked one, of course.

Also try my delicious ham and egg sandwiches.

Ham Salad Sandwich
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Ham Salad Sandwich

This ham salad was fantastic on a sandwich. Nice crunch, and a little kick from the Cajun seasoning (I used more than a dash). it’s also great in a wrap.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword ham, salad, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 315kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Paula Deen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pulse ham in a blender or food processor a few times to chop it further. Do not over-blend and create a paste.
  • Remove to a medium bowl.
  • Add the pickle to the blender or food process and pulse a few times.
  • Remove to the bowl with the ham.
  • Add celery, onion, mustard, and mayonnaise.
  • Mix well.
  • Gently fold in the eggs.
  • Add Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on a nice crusty bread or as a topping for crackers.

Notes

I like these sandwiches with dill pickle slices!

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chili Cheese Frito Salad

It might seem a bit unusual to add Fritos to a great corn salad. But trust me, chili cheese-flavored Fritos add a great flavor (and crunch) to this dish. Don’t worry if you only have ‘regular’ Fritos on hand. They work great too, just add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder to add some kick. You’ll be making this chili cheese Frito salad again and again. The crunch from the chips, onion and peppers offset the sweet creaminess of the corn.

Chili Cheese Frito Salad

Great Sweet Corn Makes For A Great Salad

I used corn from My Dad’s Sweet Corn, located just north of Indianapolis in Tipton, Indiana. They have outstandingly good sweet corn which can be found at most of the farmer’s markets around Indianapolis. Using great fresh sweet corn makes a different when you make this chili cheese Frito salad.

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Also try my jalapeno popper grilled corn salad.

This recipe is based on a recipe from Real Mom Kitchen.

Chili Cheese Frito Salad
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Chili Cheese Frito Salad

It might seem a bit unusual to add Fritos to a great corn salad, but trust me, chili cheese-flavored Fritos add a great flavor (and crunch) to this dish. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, corn chips, salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 300kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Real Mom Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 14 ounce corn drained (I used 5 cups of local sweet corn)
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese cubed
  • 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • Chili cheese Fritos

Instructions

  • Combine all but the Fritos and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, combine a few Fritos with the salad. Garnish with more Fritos.

Notes

Add a little diced jalapeno for a nice bit of heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bean Salad

Well, this was supposed to be a garden bean salad, but thanks to the bad drought this year, beans are hard to find. So, I used canned beans instead. I was very happy with the results. Delicious beans and crunchy onions, all in a tangy vinegar dressing.

Bean Salad

Kinda Like My Mom’s Bean Salad

You can pretty much use whatever beans you like or have on hand. Just make sure that you rinse them well first. And then drain them well. You want to get rid as much of the liquid as you can.

This salad is very much like my mom’s salad, except that it uses red onion instead of white, and apple cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. Both versions are great. I also love making (and devouring) my 7-bean salad.

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Bean Salad
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Bean Salad

This salad is very much like my mom’s bean salad, except that it uses red onion instead of white, and apple cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. Both versions are great.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 116kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the onion in a bowl of water and soak for 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Drizzle in the oil while still whisking.
  • Place the beans in a large bowl. Add in the onions and dressing. Mix well. Sprinkle with the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
  • Let set at room temperature for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate any leftovers. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Garlic Butter Zoodles with Brussels Sprouts

I have to admit, a spiral slicer is a rather fun kitchen gadget to have. You can take just about any recipe you would normally make with pasta and make it low-carb by substituting zoodles. Or rather, zucchini noodles. You can use the slicer for other things too. But I pretty much use it mostly for zoodles. These garlic butter zoodles with Brussels Sprouts are fantastic!

Garlic Butter Zoodles with Brussels Sprouts

What? Good Brussels Sprouts?!

These garlic butter zoodles with Brussels sprouts are about as easy to make as you can get. And they taste fantastic. I cook the zucchini noodles to the point where they are soft, but still have some crunch. The butter and garlic add some needed flavor. Zucchini isn’t exactly packed with flavor… it’s good, but butter and garlic make it fantastic. And nothing beats crunchy Brussels sprouts. I love them. Topped with a bit of cheese and toasted sesame seeds, this makes for a great side dish.

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You can get pretty creative with this dish just by swapping a few ingredients. Use toasted pine nuts or even peanuts instead of sesame seeds. Leave off the Parmesan cheese and add French-fried jalapenos for a kicked up dish, or just add a few (big) pinches of dried red pepper flake to the zucchini when you are cooking them.

Or just add cooked crumbled bacon. Now we’re talking good!

Also try my sauteed shredded Brussels sprouts and my spiral radish salad.

Garlic Butter Zoodles with Brussels Sprouts
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Garlic Butter Zoodles with Brussels Sprouts

These garlic butter zoodles with Brussels sprouts are about as easy to make as you can get, and they taste fantastic. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Brussels sprouts, butter, creamy garlic, noodles, zucchini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 117kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Spiral Slicer
Spiral Slicer

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Brussels sprouts tough parts of stems removed
  • 3 small zucchini cut into noodles using a spiral slicer
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • sesame seeds toasted (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the sprouts and boil for 4-5 minutes or until just starting to soften.
  • Drain and rinse under cool water.
  • Cut sprouts in half along the stem.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet.
  • Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
  • Let noodles rest for 3 minutes to release any liquid, then drain.
  • Remove noodles to plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and melt.
  • Add the garlic and sprouts and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining butter and melt.
  • Add the zucchini noodles back to the pan, stir and warm through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Use roasted garlic for a really wonderful flavor too!

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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