Side Dish: Zucchini Carpaccio

A light summer salad with layers of zucchini and avocado topped with lemon juice for a healthy side-dish.

Prep Time: 15 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Zucchini Carpaccio

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
0.12 tsp freshly ground black pepper
0.12 tsp salt
1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1 lemon yields juice
2 large zucchini
1/4 cup sliced salted roasted almonds, chopped

Instructions

1. From 1 lemon, finely grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice into a small bowl.

2. With wire whisk, stir in extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. With sharp knife or adjustable blade slicer, cut zucchini into paper-thin slices.

4. On a large serving plate, arrange zucchini in overlapping layers with avocado slices.

5. Drizzle lemon dressing all over vegetables and top with almonds (or pine nuts).

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