Low Carb Fresh Zucchini Salad
Delightfully crisp and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, our Low Carb Fresh Zucchini Salad is a nutritious and vibrant addition to any meal. This no-cook recipe transforms tender zucchini into delicate ribbon-like strips, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant parsley, and refreshing mint. A sprinkle of toasted almonds adds a satisfying crunch, while creamy crumbled feta brings a tangy richness to every bite. Tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, this keto-friendly salad is quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or sunny lunches. Gluten-free and packed with wholesome, fresh ingredients, this refreshing zucchini salad is sure to become your go-to healthy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup almonds
- 0.25 cup feta cheese
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini into long, thin ribbons by gliding the peeler lengthwise along the zucchini. Discard the seeds if they are too large and watery.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the cherry tomatoes in the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add the slices to the bowl.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese and add to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, juice the lemon and whisk together with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until all vegetables are combined and coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a fresh, low-carb side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1653 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*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.
