Raw Balsamic Zucchini “Pickles”
Posted: June 28, 2011 Filed under: Snackage, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes 8 Comments »I really, really hate pickles. I hate them so much that I legitimately worry about my future pregnancy cravings.
Before you even ask, I have a LONG time before that even comes into play!
That’s not to say that during certain times of the month (ahem), there’s nothing I want more than a briny, salty and crunchy snack.
Enter my new favorite summer munchie: raw balsamic zucchini “pickles.”
All of the tang with none of the actual pickle-ness? (And none of the babies, thank you very much?) I’m in love!
Raw Balsamic Zucchini “Pickles”
Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free
Makes two servings
Ingredients:
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/8 cup light balsamic dressing (such as Newman’s Own)
- Sprinkle of sea salt
Directions:
- Slice zucchini in half, then into slim spears.
- In a shallow dish, arrange zucchini slivers and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle salt over the top, cover and allow to marinate overnight (or longer).
- Snack your face off (side of ice cream optional)
I wonder what would come of a zucchini relish…
Do you ever get random cravings for foods you know you dislike? Do you go with it or try to find an alternative?
I’ve never had raw zucchini before, I love the touch with the balsamic vinegar
Great idea! I don’t mind a dill pickle now and again, but I love the idea of using balsamic as an alternative!
You hate pickles and I hate raw zucchini- hahah! The only way I will eat raw zuke is as spiralized pasta, but even then it’s a big much toward the end of the bowl.
I love pickles but I really like the idea of these balsamic zucchini pickles! Such a creative idea
I love, love, love pickles! Sorry you don’t, but I like your idea – and I’ve never eaten raw zucchini – I need to try that!
Love this idea, because I LOOOVE pickles!
This looks really good – and since I like pickles (not pregnant either), I bet I’ll LOVE these!
How can anyone hate pickles!!!!??? LOL!!! They are the greatest!!!
I have had cravings for foods I didn’t like, and then started liking them. It happened with shrimp and olives and oatmeal, and now I love them all (not together though!).