Grilled Zucchini with Salsa
Infuse your summer meals with vibrant flavor using this quick and healthy recipe for Grilled Zucchini with Salsa. Tender zucchini slices are brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, and perfectly charred on the grill, creating a smoky base for a zesty, fresh homemade salsa. The salsa is a colorful mix of juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy lime juice, zippy red onion, spicy jalapeño, and fragrant cilantro, all tied together with a hint of garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal option for a light appetizer, side dish, or even a meatless main course. Best served immediately, this recipe celebrates fresh produce and summery flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped Red onion
- 1 small, finely chopped Jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Brush both sides of each zucchini slice with olive oil and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
Place the zucchini slices on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the zucchini is tender but not mushy. Remove from the grill and set aside.
To prepare the salsa, chop the cherry tomatoes into quarters and place them in a medium bowl.
Add the finely chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and minced garlic to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Arrange the grilled zucchini slices on a serving plate and spoon the fresh salsa over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9834 mg | 428% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2317 mg | 49% | |
*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.
