zucchini salad
This refreshing zucchini salad is a light and healthy side dish, perfect for summer meals. It features thinly sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 small red onion thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
Lemon-Garlic Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Thinly slice the zucchini using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Place in a large bowl.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh basil to the bowl with the zucchini.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the zucchini mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately or let sit for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can crumble some feta cheese or sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the salad before serving.