Zucchini Noodle Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 large zucchini, spiralized
• 1 yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• DRESSING:
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion into a large salad bowl.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
4. Let sit in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving.

This recipe originally appeared on iowaweightloss.com