Canan YücelCuisinier Confirmé
06 August 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Paper-thin zucchini slices dressed with olive oil, lemon and fresh basil make this appetizer a classic example of Italian simplicity. Achieving thin, even slices takes skill with a knife or mandoline.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Slice the zucchini

15 min

Use a sharp knife or mandoline to cut the zucchini into even, paper-thin slices.

2

Arrange on a plate

5 min

Arrange the slices on a large plate, overlapping them.

3

Make the dressing

5 min

Whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, salt and black pepper.

4

Garnish and serve

5 min

Drizzle the dressing over the slices, scatter with basil leaves and serve immediately.

Reminder

Make sure your knife is sharp when slicing the zucchini. A blunt knife will crush and tear the slices. Add the dressing just before serving; if added too early, it may draw out moisture and soften the zucchini.

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Recep Özkan Commis 1 month ago

İlk denememde bıçağım yeterince keskin değildi, dilimler eşit kalınlıkta çıkmadı ve bazıları yırtıldı. Mandolin kullanınca 2 milimetreye kadar incelttiğim dilimler çok daha düzgün oldu, bu tarif gerçekten doğru ekipmanla kolaylaşıyor.

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