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Zucchini Salad

Fresh Zucchini Salad


  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Description

Fresh Zucchini Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that captures the essence of summer with its colorful blend of vegetables. This delightful salad showcases spiralized zucchini, crunchy bell peppers, sweet carrots, and juicy cherry tomatoes, creating a refreshing medley perfect for picnics or light dinners. With no cooking required, this dish preserves the natural flavors and nutrients of its ingredients. Tossed in a simple olive oil and lemon dressing, it’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether served as a light main course or a side dish, this Zucchini Salad is bound to impress at any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 medium zucchinis
  • 2 small carrots
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1015 walnuts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles.
  2. Grate the carrots and chop the garlic and walnuts (keep some whole for garnish).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini noodles, grated carrots, garlic, and walnuts.
  4. Slice bell pepper and cherry tomatoes; add them to the bowl and toss gently.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze in lemon juice, and sprinkle salt; mix well.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and whole walnuts before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Raw preparation
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like basil or dill. Feel free to experiment with other vegetables such as cucumbers or radishes for varied textures.