This fast, easy recipe is one you can treat as a practical, foundational meal concept. Once you get the hang of making zoodles, you can tweak the ingredients and seasonings to suit your individual tastes.

Feel free to triple or quadruple this recipe for a refreshingly delicious salad you can bring to holiday gatherings, parties, etc.

Here’s a recipe for a yummy mâche salad. If you don’t have mâche handy, try butter lettuce.