5 Minutes Zucchini Salad
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5 Minutes Zucchini Salad
Description
5 Minutes Zucchini Salad uses quickly blanched zucchini strips combined with a pungent sauce of soy, oyster sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of sugar. The addition of fried garlic oil poured over the top enhances the aroma and depth, while chopped green onions provide freshness. The method keeps the zucchini tender but not mushy, maintaining pleasant texture. The sauce flavors are tangy, salty, and slightly sweet, with a nutty sesame oil finish and subtle garlic heat. This salad can be served immediately as a light side dish or appetizer complementing various meals.
The blanched zucchini softens enough to absorb the sauce flavors while retaining structure. Adding the hot garlic oil at the end carries the garlic aroma throughout the dish, elevating the taste without cooking the delicate zucchini further. Garnishing with scallions and optionally red pepper slices adds fresh brightness and a mild crunch contrast. This layering results in a refreshingly savory salad with balanced textures.
The salad pairs well alongside grilled or fried dishes where its light acidity and softness complement richer components. It can be served cold or at room temperature, making it versatile for quick meals or potluck contributions. Its quick preparation is practical for last-minute additions, with ingredients that work well together for accessible flavor complexity.
To make the salad spicy, include Chinese chili oil or fresh Thai pepper slices before adding the hot garlic oil. This adds a controlled heat that harmonizes with the existing flavors without overpowering the palate.
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini cut into strips
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
Sauce
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp. black vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/8 tsp. sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring enough water to a boiling in a large pot and then blanch the strips for 2-3 minutes until well softened. Transfer out and place in a serving plate.
- Mix all the seasonings and drizzle over the zucchini.
- Heat up oil in a pan and fry garlic until aroma. Then pour the garlic oil over the salad, decorate with scallion and chopped red pepper circles and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, drizzle Chinese chili oil or add chopped fresh Thai pepper before pouring the hot garlic oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15.2mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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