Ribbons of Zucchini Mediterranean Salad
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant and refreshing Ribbons of Zucchini Mediterranean Salad—a light, no-cook dish bursting with the bold flavors of the Mediterranean. Featuring delicate zucchini ribbons as the base, this salad is artfully combined with sweet cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette, infused with garlic and honey, ties it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh basil adds a fragrant finish. Perfect as a side dish or a stand-alone meal, this gluten-free and nutritious recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for healthy eating and summer entertaining. Serve it chilled for a beautifully crisp and flavorful experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let them rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the Kalamata olives. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
In a large serving bowl, combine the zucchini ribbons, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them on top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 6738 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*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.
