Low Fat Fresh Zucchini Salad
Light, refreshing, and packed with garden-fresh flavor, this Low Fat Fresh Zucchini Salad is perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring vibrant ribbons of zucchini paired with crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing elevates the flavors, while the optional sprinkle of creamy feta cheese adds a delightful tang. This gluten-free, vegan-friendly (without feta) dish is an ideal side for summer cookouts or a quick, nutritious lunch. Bursting with colorful vegetables and wholesome ingredients, this zucchini salad is a guilt-free way to savor the season's bounty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium fresh zucchini
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional for non-vegans)
Instructions
Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, shave the zucchini into thin ribbons and place them in a large salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the mixture.
Chiffonade the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the zucchini salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
If desired, sprinkle the optional feta cheese over the salad for added flavor. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of this low-fat zucchini salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1898 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1902 mg | 40% | |
*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.
