Zucchini Ribbon "Pasta" with Artichokes and Avocado Dressing
Zucchini Ribbon "Pasta" with Artichokes and Avocado Dressing

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When the oil is hot, add the zucchini ribbons. See great recipes for Zucchini pasta with avocado pesto too! Avocado is just such a versatile food - it can be used in sandwiches, in frittatas, in tacos, as a spread, as a dip in guacamole, baked and stuffed, or, like here, as a dressing.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook zucchini ribbon "pasta" with artichokes and avocado dressing using 11 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Zucchini Ribbon "Pasta" with Artichokes and Avocado Dressing:
  1. Prepare Zucchini Ribbon Salad:
  2. Take 1 zucchini
  3. Get 6 artichoke hearts
  4. Make ready 1/2 ear of corn
  5. Prepare 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  6. Get 1 tsp sea salt, to taste
  7. Take Avocado Dressing:
  8. Take 1/2 avocado
  9. Take 1/2 lemon
  10. Take 2 tbsp water
  11. Make ready 1 tsp sea salt, to taste

Once pasta salad is combined, taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, parsley (if using), garlic powder, and mustard. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Make the Salad: Slice the zucchini halfway through lengthwise, being careful not to pierce through the center (*Laura's note: you want to create a part slice in order to create spiral cuts.

Instructions to make Zucchini Ribbon "Pasta" with Artichokes and Avocado Dressing:
  1. Zucchini Ribbon "Pasta:"
  2. With vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into long thin ribbons.
  3. Heat a tablespoon (or two) of olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat.
  4. When the oil is hot, add the zucchini ribbons. Toss to coat with olive oil.
  5. While zucchini ribbons are cooking, fill a small pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil.
  6. Gently place 1/2 ear of corn in the boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
  7. With a sharp knife, cut the corn off the cob and add the corn to the sauté pan with the zucchini ribbons
  8. Add artichoke hearts to the sauté pan and continue cooking until zucchini is soft and starts to brown
  9. Serve hot and top it off with 1 tsp of sea salt and avocado dressing.
  10. Avocado Dressing:
  11. Peel and mash 1/2 avocado in a small cup using a fork (this can also be done in a food processor if you prefer a smoother texture)
  12. Squeeze 1/2 lemon and add 2 tbsp water to the mixture and continue to mash with fork until you reach your desired texture.
  13. Add 1 tsp sea salt to taste and spoon the mixture over your zucchini ribbons - Enjoy!

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