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Creamy Avocado Pesto Zoodle Salad (Vegan+GF)

Show the world that "salad" doesn't have to be a boring pile of lettuce with these epic avocado pesto zoodles!
Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini spiralized
  • 1/2 medium red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

Pesto:

  • 2 tablespoons walnuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves washed
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast plus more for topping
  • 1 ripe avocado pitted
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients for the pesto in a blender or food processor and blend until nearly smooth, but still slightly textured.
  2. Toss the pesto with the zoodles, onion, and cherry tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Top with the pine nuts and some more nutritional yeast and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

This salad is best served fresh. If you need to prepare it ahead, simply store the pesto in an air-tight container separate from the veggies and toss together just before serving.