Heart-Healthy Fresh Zucchini Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Zucchini Salad is a vibrant celebration of clean eating and nutrient-packed ingredients. Featuring tender zucchini ribbons, juicy cherry tomatoes, a touch of zesty red onion, and fragrant fresh basil, this no-cook recipe is tossed with a simple, tangy olive oil and lemon dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a nutritious side dish, this salad is customizable with optional crumbled feta cheese for added richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and easy way to savor the taste of garden-fresh produce while supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle. Keywords: zucchini salad, heart-healthy recipes, fresh vegetables, easy summer salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Fresh zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini, then use a vegetable peeler or spiralizer to slice them into long, thin ribbons and place in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add to the bowl for aromatic flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and mince the garlic clove.
Pour the dressing over the zucchini mixture and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste, ensuring an even distribution.
If using, crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or let it sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2568 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 697 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1607 mg | 34% | |
*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.
