5.0 from 39 votes
Greek Zucchini Salad
Everything you love about Greek Salad but with tender zucchini ribbons!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups zucchini
- 1/2 cup red onion sliced thinly
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbed
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to sweat zucchini
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Sweat Zucchini: Ribbon zucchini with either a mandoline set to 1/16 of an inch or with a Y-peeler. LIne in a colander and sprinkle with a little salt (1/2 tsp), and gently mix. Let sweat over the sink or over a bowl to release excess moisture for at least 30 minutes. Once done, pat dry with paper towels and add to a bowl.
- Prep Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a Pyrek with a pour spout and whisk until well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble Salad: Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Dress with vinaigrette and then mix again. Finish with fresh parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Kalamative Olives: Black olives are delicious, too.
- Zucchini Ribbons: You could also use zucchini noodles.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Grape or any of your favorite sliced in half or chopped.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: White works fine, too.
- Dressing: You can use your favorite Greek Dressing.
- Make Ahead
- Make Ahead
- Vinaigrette: You can prep this and store it in the fridge up to 3 days in advance.
- Zucchini Ribbons: Prep a few hours in advance.
- You can assemble the salad without the feta and dressing and then add the cheese and dressing before serving. This salad will be its best within the first 24 hrs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
767mg
(32%)
Potassium
165mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
518IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.