Description
A light, crisp zucchini salad with cherry tomatoes, feta, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh, fast, and bursting with flavor — perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
- Zucchini: 2 medium, thinly sliced or ribboned
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Crumbled Feta Cheese: 1/3 cup
- Fresh Basil or Mint: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No cooking needed, just gather your tools and bowls.
- Combine Ingredients: Slice or ribbon the zucchini and lightly salt. Let sit 5–10 minutes, then drain excess water.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: In a large bowl, add zucchini, tomatoes, feta, and herbs. Pour dressing over.
- Cook to Perfection: Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning and garnish with extra herbs or lemon zest.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or chill briefly for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline for even, thin slices.
- Salt the zucchini beforehand to avoid sogginess.
- Add nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Mix in grilled corn or avocado for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini salad, summer salad, raw zucchini, healthy side dish, lemon herb salad