Zucchini Salad

User Reviews

0

0 reviews
Unrated
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 to 6

  • Calories

    193 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Zucchini Salad

This refreshing zucchini salad is an easy, no-cook side dish that tosses raw zucchini, crunchy vegetables, and nuts in a zesty homemade dressing. It’s fresh, flavorful, and a great way to use up your fresh summer zucchini!

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lemon zest and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons of water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • ¼ cup nuts or seeds
  • ¼ cup basil chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Into a large salad bowl, add the zest and juice of the lemon, garlic powder, water, olive oil, crushed red pepper, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and dijon mustard. Whisk until fully combined. Alternatively, add the ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake it until fully combined.
  2. Add the onion and mix well. Allow it to rest while you prepare the zucchini.
  3. Slice the zucchini into thin round slices, or using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, peel them into thin strips. Add them to the bowl with the dressing and toss well.
  4. Add the nuts or seeds if using.
  5. Add the basil, mix well, and adjust any seasoning levels as needed.

Notes

  • Slice the zucchini depending on your desired texture: The raw zucchini in this salad is quite crunchy, especially when it’s sliced into thin rounds. If you prefer a softer texture, slice the zucchini into thin strips instead. A mandoline will make this very easy!
  • Marinate the veggies: By soaking the red onions and zucchini in the dressing for 5 to 10 minutes, they will soften slightly and soak in the flavors of the dressing. 
  • Adjust the flavors to taste: After it’s tossed together, taste the salad and adjust the flavors before serving. You can add more lemon for tang, crushed red pepper flakes for heat, or salt and pepper to round out everything else.
  • Chill the salad before serving: After it’s assembled, place the salad in the fridge for about 15 minutes to give all of the flavors time to meld together before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Sodium 176mg (7%) Potassium 515mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 419IU (8%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 176mg 7%
Potassium 515mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 419IU 8%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

0

0 reviews
Unrated

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

American
5.0 (33 reviews)

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Candied Yams

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Buffalo Wings

American
5.0 (63 reviews)

Broccoli Casserole

American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Crab Cake Sandwich

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

S'mores Bars

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Vegetable Beef Stew

American
5.0 (30 reviews)

Cajun Roasted Turkey

American
5.0 (39 reviews)

Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

American
5.0 (27 reviews)

BBQ Beef Sloppy Joes

American
5.0 (30 reviews)