5.0 from 3 votes
Marinated Zucchini Salad
Shake up your typical side of veggies by making this fresh and delicious Marinated Zucchini Salad with tomatoes, onion, basil, and a tasty lemon garlic marinade.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 193 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Vegetarian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini squash (around 7-8 inches long)
- ½ pound tomatoes
- ¼-⅓ small red onion
- 1 clove fresh garlic plus any extra to taste
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ TBSP red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop the center row of seeds with a spoon or melon baller. Cut into strips vertically then chop into small bite-sized pieces.
- Chop tomatoes and slice onion into thin strips.
- Using the flat side of your knife, smash a large clove of garlic. Peel and mince into a paste. Season with ¼ tsp sea salt and add to a bowl with the veggies.
- To the bowl, add olive oil, vinegar, juice of one lemon, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh basil.
- Mix to coat the vegetables and allow to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Alternatively this salad can be covered and chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Ready to eat? Give the veggies a taste and add any additional salt, pepper, and fresh garlic desired. I usually add an extra clove of garlic and an extra pinch of salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If stored overnight in the fridge the oil will begin to solidify. That's a-ok! Simply bring the mixture back to room temperature before serving and the oil will return to its liquid state.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Potassium
417mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
798IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 798IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.