Zucchini Noodles with Basil Oil, Feta, and Chili Oil
Spiralized summer squash are a nice change of pace from the traditional summer pasta salad. If you don't have a spiralizer, simply shave the zucchini thinly with a sharp knife or mandoline.
Ingredients
5 sprigs basil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/4 cup neutral oil
2 medium zucchini or summer squash
4 oz feta, crumbled
Method
- In a high powered blender, blend the basil, olive oil, and salt to make a quick sauce the thickness of pesto
- In a small sauce pan heat the neutral oil until starting to shimmer. Remove from the heat and add the chili flakes and let steep at least 10 minutes
- Dress the zucchini noodles with the basil and chili oil adding salt as desired
- To serve, top the zucchini noodle salad with the crumbled feta
- Note: salt pulls moisture from the zucchini so dress this salad just before serving
