Zucchini Feta Salad With Hazelnuts (Courgette Salad)
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Zucchini Feta Salad With Hazelnuts (Courgette Salad)
Description
This Zucchini Feta Salad is prepared by peeling zucchini into thin ribbons and combining them with crumbled feta cheese and chopped hazelnuts. The dressing of lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, sugar, and freshly ground pepper is whisked together and added just before serving to avoid wilting the delicate zucchini ribbons.
The salad offers a crisp and fresh texture from the zucchini, with salty, creamy notes from the feta and a nutty crunch from the hazelnuts. Fresh herbs like basil, mint, or parsley can be used as garnish for an added aromatic touch. Because the salad wilts quickly upon dressing, it is recommended to toss it right before eating to maintain its presentation and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 Large zucchini or 2 small courgette (zucchini, cut into thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler or mandoline
- ½ c hazelnut
- ½ c feta cheese crumbled
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pepper fresh
- basil For Garnish, optional or mint or parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, sugar and pepper. Whisk well and season to taste with extra salt and pepper.
- Place zucchini ribbons or chunks in a large bowl. Add nuts, feta and herbs if using. Drizzle lemon dressing over top, toss gently and serve right away.
Notes
- Toss the salad only just before serving to preserve the zucchini's crisp texture and appearance.
- The salad remains tasty the next day but will not look as fresh due to wilting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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