Is everyone ready for a great holiday tomorrow? The 4th of July is always such a ...

... fun day full of family picnics and outdoor activities. I'm excited to spend some time with family. I was thinking you guys might just be looking for a good last minute recipe to take to a potluck and this salad is one of my favorites. It's pretty simple too.

-Creamy Avocado Pesto Zoodle Salad (Vegan+GF)-

Prep Time 20 minutes
-Ingredients-

2 medium zucchini spiralized
1/2 medium red onion diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

-Pesto:-

2 tablespoons walnuts
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves washed
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast plus more for topping
1 ripe avocado pitted
2 teaspoons fresh garlic
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

-Instructions-

Combine the ingredients for the pesto in a blender or food processor and blend until nearly smooth, but still slightly textured.
Toss the pesto with the zoodles, onion, and cherry tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Top with the pine nuts and some more nutritional yeast and serve immediately.

-Recipe Notes-

This salad is best served fresh. If you need to prepare it ahead, simply store the pesto in an air-tight container separate from the veggies and toss together just before serving.