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Zesty Italian Zucchini Carpaccio with Lemon and Mint

Name: Zesty Italian Zucchini Carpaccio with Lemon and Mint
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons high-quality olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved; Handful of fresh mint leaves, torn

This Zucchini Carpaccio is a delightful and refreshing Italian dish, perfect for starting your meal on a light note. The zestiness of lemon combined with the freshness of mint gives it a unique flavor

4.8(722 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 25, 2025

Zesty Italian Zucchini Carpaccio with Lemon and Mint — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

7 min

Cook

20 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Zucchini Carpaccio

For the Dressing

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 257 kcal
Protein: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.8 g
Fat: 24.4 g
Fiber: 1.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1029 kcal
Protein: 21 g
Carbs: 31 g
Fat: 97.5 g
Fiber: 7.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 medium zucchini thinly sliced	66	5.1	12.4	0.9	4.4
1 lemon zested and juiced	12	0.5	4	0.2	1.1
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil	238	0	0	27	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Freshly ground black pepper to taste	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.2
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice	8	0.2	2.6	0.1	0.1
3 tablespoons high-quality olive oil	357	0	0	40.5	0
1 teaspoon honey	21	0	5.7	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts	214	4.5	4.2	21.4	1.3
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved	108	10.4	0.9	7.3	0
Handful of fresh mint leaves torn	2	0.2	0.5	0	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Zucchini

1
Wash Zucchini
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and dry them.
2
Slice Zucchini
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the zucchini as thinly as possible.
Tip: Use the thinnest setting on your mandoline for perfectly sliced zucchini.
3
Arrange Slices
Arrange the zucchini slices evenly on a large platter in a single layer.
Tip: Make sure zucchini slices are dry before dressing to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Making the Dressing

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, and honey.
2
Season
Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
3
Emulsify
Whisk together until the dressing is emulsified.

How to Make Zesty Italian Zucchini Carpaccio with Lemon and Mint

Total time: 27 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Dressing the Zucchini
Lightly drizzle the prepared dressing over the zucchini.
2
Adding Zest
Sprinkle lemon zest evenly over the zucchini slices.
3
Garnishing
Scatter pine nuts, Parmesan shavings, and mint leaves on top.