Zoodle Pesto Salad

 A perfect meal for those hot summer days when you don’t want to cook anything. It’s also really easy to customize if you have picky eaters. Either make a big batch for everyone to enjoy, or spread out all the fixings and let everyone create their own individual meal. Real pasta can easily be swapped for zucchini zoodles.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 3 large zucchini, spiralized into noodles, (about 4-5 cups of zoodles) 
• 1 yellow, red or orange bell pepper, chopped 
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered 
• 1 cup cucumber, chopped 
• 1/4- 1/2 cup pesto (you want enough to coat the zoodles) 
• 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives

DIRECTIONS: 

•   Add zucchini zoodles to bowl 

•   Mix in 1/4 cup pesto (add more if needed) 

•   Add rest of veggies and mix together 

•   For best results let it set in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes so the flavors can mingle 

 Serve & add any additional ingredients

Optional Additions: 

• Fresh parmesan or feta – sprinkle some freshly grated parmesan for a cheesy addition. 

• Vegan parmesan or feta – add vegan nut cheese 

• Macadamia Nut Crumble - brings a yummy crunch and vegan cheese flavor (available in Wizardly Foods Shop) 

• Paprika – add a little smoky heat with a pinch of paprika 

• Sundried tomatoes 

• Marinated artichokes 

• Fresh Spinach 

• Fresh herbs (basil, dill, oregano or thyme)