Zucchini recipe 1

ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

4 medium zucchini
1 avocado
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
small handful basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
pinch of dried red chilli flakes
sea salt and black pepper
½ cup black olives
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Use a spiraliser to make noodles with the zucchini.
Place the avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, basil and garlic into a food processor. Process until very smooth. Add the chilli flakes and season generously with the salt and pepper.
Toss noodles in a bowl with the dressing just prior to serving. Stir through the olives and tomatoes.
Garnish with pine nuts and additional basil leaves.