Nut-Free Fresh Zucchini Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Nut-Free Fresh Zucchini Salad, a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. Crisp zucchini rounds, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion come together in a refreshing medley, complemented by a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil. Fresh parsley adds an aromatic touch, while an optional sprinkle of crumbly feta cheese provides a delightful hint of creaminess. This no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an easy and healthy choice for busy weekdays. Enjoy it fresh or chill it for a deeper infusion of flavors—either way, this gluten-free, nut-free zucchini salad is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole small zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a towel. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice the zucchini into thin, even rounds.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to a large mixing bowl along with the sliced zucchini.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add to the mixing bowl with the other vegetables.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
If desired, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad for an added layer of flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*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.
