Tomato and Zucchini Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, this Tomato and Zucchini Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for a quick and healthy side dish. Featuring vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp ribbons of zucchini, and a touch of sweetness from honey in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is a medley of textures and flavors. The addition of fresh basil leaves lends a fragrant herbal note, while optional crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy, tangy finish that takes it to the next level. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light yet flavorful salad is ideal for summer gatherings, weekday lunches, or as an appetizer for Mediterranean-inspired meals. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats, it’s a versatile dish that tastes as good as it looks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and slice them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash the zucchini and, using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice it into thin ribbons. Add the zucchini ribbons to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons, separating the layers as you add them to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly and sprinkle them over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad for an added creamy texture and tangy flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3740 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1295 mg | 28% | |
*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.
