zucchini noodles with basil balsamic marinated tomatoes

By Rachel-2

Ingredients

• 1 heaped cup of small tomatoes, halved
• splash of balsamic vinegar, about 1 tbsp
• splash of extra virgin olive oil, about 1 1/2 tbsp
• 1 tsp finely minced garlic
• 1 sprig of basil, leaves finely sliced
• salt + pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• handful of pine nuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Toss lightly to combine and set aside for 10 minutes or so.

Using a julienne peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchini into long strands. Place them in your serving bowl and toss them with a bit more olive oil, salt and pepper.

Spoon the marinated tomatoes on top of the zucchini strands. Garnish the top of the dish with some extra basil and the pine nuts.