Ingredients

2 medium zucchini 

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 

1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 

1 Gala apple, cored and cut into matchsticks 

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 

1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds 

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced if large 

Preparation

Shred zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. (You should have about 4 cups.) Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture with your hands.

In a medium bowl, toss zucchini with stalk, apple, vinegar, sunflower seeds, and basil. Season with salt and pepper; serve.