This four-ingredient dish is an easy way to use up summer zucchini.

Thats where Giada De Laurentiiss niftyZucchini Crudo with Burratacomes in handy.

As De Laurentiis explains in her video, “crudo” is the Italian word for “raw.”

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And if you dont have a mandoline, a sharp knife can easily take its place.

By the way, make a run at only zest the yellow layer of your lemons skin.

Plus, zucchinis carotenoids could even help you maintain a healthy weight and protect your heart from cardiovascular disease.