Cajun Smoked Salmon Zucchini Noodles Salad

Cajun Smoked Salmon Zucchini Noodles Salad

from cottercrunch.com
10 min

Smoked Salmon Zucchini Noodles Salad makes for a perfect no cook meal! A zippy cajun sauce tossed in chopped vegetables and zucchini noodles then topped with peppery smoked salmon. Paleo, low carb and real food deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini or 1 zucchini & 1 summer squash
  • 1/2 large red onion, peeled and chopped (1 cup chopped)
  • 1 cup diced/sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt/pepper to taste
  • 5 ounces smoked wood salmon or hot smoked salmon of choice (skin removed and sliced)
  • fresh cilantro (torn) to garnish (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons capers (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes to garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup paleo mayo or red pepper hummus for an egg-free option
  • 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt/pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (Or use a cajun spice mix in place of cayenne and paprika)
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash the zucchini/squash and cut off stems.

  2. 2

    Spiralize using a spiralizer or use a peeler to create shavings (larger flat zucchini noodles) for the zucchini pasta. The zucchinis can be julienned as well.

  3. 3

    Place in bowl and pat with a paper towel to remove excess water from the noodles. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Prep/chop the other vegetables. Mix with noodles. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Whisk together 1/2 cup paleo mayo or red pepper hummus (if using the hummus, be sure to heat it for 20 seconds in a microwave-safe bowl to softened before mixing), olive oil, paprika, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. 

  6. 6

    Toss the sauce with the zucchini, squash noodles, and other vegetables in a bowl. Reserve some sauce for extra topping if desired.