5 from 6 votes
Cold Summer Zucchini Noodle Pasta Salad
Bright and refreshing, this Cold Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad is a celebration of seasonal flavors, complete with smoky grilled corn, tangy lime, and juicy blueberries.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
People, as a side
Calories:
141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 corn shucked, ear, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 2 large), spiralized with blade b
- salt sea salt
- 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup blueberries
For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons + 1/2 teaspoon lime juice 1 large juicy lime, fresh
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup basil very tightly packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high. Rub the corn with the oil. Grill until charred on all sides, about 20-25 minutes, rotating every 8-10 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Put the zucchini noodles in a strainer over a bowl and toss with a pinch of salt. Let them sit while the corn cooks, so they begin to release their water, tossing occasionally.
- Once the zoodles have drained, use two layers of paper towels to press out as much moisture as you possibly can. Cover the zucchini noodles with paper towel and gently press out even more moisture. It seems excessive, but it's key to a salad that isn't watery!
- Toss the zoodles with the feta cheese and blueberries in a large bowl. Using a sharp knife, cut the grilled corn kernels off the cobs and add to the zoodles.
- In a small food processor (mine is 3 cups) process the lime juice, honey, basil, and salt until smooth and combined. With the food processor running, stream in the oil until the dressing thickens slightly.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, so the flavors develop.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17.3g
(6%)
Protein
3.3g
(7%)
Fat
7.6g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2.3g
(12%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4.2g
(21%)
Cholesterol
9.5mg
(3%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
439mg
(9%)
Fiber
3.2g
(13%)
Sugar
10.2g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1650IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People, as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.3g | 7% |
| Fat | 7.6g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 9.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% |
| Sugar | 10.2g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1650IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.