Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Apple Zucchini Salad is the perfect way to celebrate the season’s produce in a healthy, vibrant dish. Combining crisp green apple, tender zucchini, and sweet carrots, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette and topped with crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley, it’s a refreshing and nutrient-packed side that comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Ideal as a light starter or a side dish for your favorite grilled proteins, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is the ultimate easy salad for gatherings, meal prep, or a quick midweek dinner.
Wash and dry the green apples, zucchini, and carrot.
Julienne the apples and zucchini into thin, matchstick-sized strips. You can use a mandoline slicer for precision.
Peel the carrot and julienne it into similar-sized strips as the apple and zucchini.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the julienned apple, zucchini, and carrot.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Top the salad with toasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch.
Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
Calories |
625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3094 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1290 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.