Best 6 Zucchini Pesto Tarts With Salad Recipes

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Zucchini pesto tarts are a delectable fusion of flavors and textures, sure to delight your taste buds. The flaky crust harmonizes perfectly with the creamy, herbaceous pesto filling, complemented by the tender zucchini slices. Served alongside a refreshing salad, this dish transforms your dining experience into a vibrant and wholesome feast. Experiment with different toppings to create a personalized culinary creation that reflects your unique preferences. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting this tantalizing meal.

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ZUCCHINI-RIBBON SALAD WITH PESTO VINAIGRETTE



Zucchini-Ribbon Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette image

Provided by Tia Mowry

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup baby arugula
1/4 cup packed fresh basil, torn
1/4 cup packed fresh mint, torn
3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 zucchini, ends trimmed
1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, mint, 3 tablespoons walnuts, garlic, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until coarsely chopped. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil; process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini into lengthwise ribbons. Add to a large bowl and toss with the 1/3 cup walnuts and the goat cheese. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI TART



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All the freshest tastes of summer come together in this beautiful tart. You can pull it all together in 15 minutes, thanks to Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Press pie crust in bottom and halfway up side of 9-inch tart pan.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, basil and garlic. Add salt and pepper. Spread over bottom of crust. Arrange zucchini and tomato slices over cheese mixture. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake 22 to 28 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown. Cut into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ZUCCHINI PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Zucchini Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh basil leaf, fresh parsley, fresh chives, pine nuts, small garlic clove, lemon juice, kosher salt, vegetable oil, Walmart Zucchinis, spinach, red wine vinegar, penne pasta, medium lemon, caper, fresh mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh basil

Provided by Walmart

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups fresh basil leaf, loosely packed
1 cup fresh parsley, loosely packed
½ cup fresh chives, cut into 2 in (5 cm) pieces, loosely packed
¼ cup pine nuts
1 small garlic clove
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup vegetable oil
2 Walmart Zucchinis, medium, sliced in 1/4 in (6 mm) in rounds
1 cup spinach, roughly chopped, loosely packed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions, drained, and still warm
1 medium lemon
1 ½ tablespoons caper
6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-size pieces
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup fresh basil, torn

Steps:

  • Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, chives, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend on high speed, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until well combined, 1-2 minutes.
  • Make the zucchini pasta salad: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet over high heat. Working in batches, fry the zucchini rounds in a single layer for 1-1½ minutes per side, until the outside is golden brown but the zucchini is still slightly crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, blotting away any excess oil.
  • Transfer the zucchini to a large serving bowl. Add the spinach and red wine vinegar, and toss gently to combine. Add the penne, pesto, lemon zest, capers, and mozzarella, and fold gently until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with the basil leaves and serve slightly warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

ZUCCHINI PESTO TARTS WITH SALAD



Zucchini Pesto Tarts With Salad image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/8 cups flour, more for rolling the dough
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 stick butter
1 egg
4 medium zucchini, about 1 pound
Extra virgin olive oil as needed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, washed and well dried
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 to 6 cups assorted greens like red leaf lettuce, romaine, chard and radicchio, thinly shredded
Lemon juice as needed

Steps:

  • Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and rosemary in a food processor; pulse once or twice. Add butter, and process until butter and flour are blended and mixture looks like cornmeal, about 10 seconds. Place mixture in a bowl and sprinkle 3 tablespoons of water over it, then toss with a fork; add a little more water if necessary, until you can pack dough into a ball. Wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Roll dough out on a floured surface until thin. Cut to fit 4 small tart pans or 1 medium one. (There will be leftover dough; wrap and freeze or refrigerate for another use.) Press dough into tart pans, and prick surface all over with a fork. Refrigerate again for an hour.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg with a tablespoon of water, and brush tart shells; bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden and slightly browned. Set aside for up to a few hours, or proceed immediately.
  • Cut zucchini in quarters lengthwise. Dice each strip into 1/2-inch pieces. Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; a minute later, add zucchini and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they just start to soften, 5 to 10 minutes. Add parsley, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is soft but still green. Remove from heat and cool. Combine zucchini-parsley mixture in a blender with Parmesan and blend until smooth.
  • Spread zucchini pesto over baked tart shells. Toss greens with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Pile greens into tart shells and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ZUCCHINI TART WITH GRUYERE CHEESE AND HERBS



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This tart is wonderful picnic, potluck or party food--it's great served warm, cold or at room temperature! Simple and very tasty, I often make this tart when fresh zucchini are in season. For ease of preparation, I've used a crescent roll crust, but you may use a regular shortcrust pastry if you wish. You will need a 9 or 10-inch tart tin with a removable bottom. P.S. If you don't have a tart or quiche pan, just use a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 1 Tart, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs fresh zucchini, thinly sliced (about 6 medium zucchini or 4 cups)
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon herbes de provence (or Herbes De Napa)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup grated gruyere cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, plus a little extra for topping
1 (8 ounce) package crescent roll dough (or use your favorite shortcrust pastry recipe, see note)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  • TO MAKE CRUST:.
  • Unfold crescent dough from the tube and press dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of tart pan to form a crust, pressing gently to seal any perforations; spread crust with pesto. (NOTE: If you will be using a shortcrust pastry recipe instead of the crescent roll dough, you will need to blind-bake it before adding the filling).
  • TO MAKE FILLING:.
  • In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion, and garlic in the olive oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and the herbes de Provence, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly before stirring in the beaten eggs and cheese.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the filling into the prepared tart shell and spread evenly; sprinkle the top with a little extra grated cheese. I transfer the tart to a baking sheet to catch any overflow. Bake at 400 F until set and crust is golden, about 16 to 19 minutes.
  • Remove to a wire rack and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes, before removing sides of pan.
  • TIP: For ease of removal, place the tart on a large can, then carefully pull the sides of the pan down around it (you may need to run a knife around sides of crust to loosen).
  • Slide tart off the bottom portion of the pan onto a rimless serving dish or cutting board (or leave it on the base to serve). Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Good served warm, cold or at room temperature.

SUMMER VEGETABLE PESTO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Summer Vegetable Pesto Ribbon Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: zucchinis, yellow squashes, carrots, grape tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh basil, fresh parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 zucchinis
2 yellow squashes
2 carrots
2 cups grape tomato
olive oil, for drizzling
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups fresh basil
1 cup fresh parsley
½ cup cashews
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut the ends off the zucchini. With a vegetable peeler, shave off as many thin slices as possible and transfer a large bowl. Repeat with the yellow squash and carrots.
  • Place the grape tomatoes between 2 large plates or tupperware lids. Press down, securing the tomatoes in place, and use a long, sharp knife to slice the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Spoon the pesto onto the shaved vegetables and mix well with tongs until fully coated and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tarts.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Blind bake the tart shells before filling them. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of fillings for your tarts. You can use anything from pesto and vegetables to cheese and meat.
  • Bake the tarts until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.

Conclusion:

Zucchini pesto tarts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or light lunch. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these zucchini pesto tarts a try!

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