Zucchini Marinata Marinated Zucchini Salad
Brighten up your table with the refreshing flavors of Zucchini Marinata, a marinated zucchini salad that's as vibrant as it is delicious. This Italian-inspired dish features tender, lightly sautéed zucchini slices infused with a tangy marinade of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs like basil and parsley. A hint of lemon zest and a touch of red chili flakes add a zesty, aromatic kick, while toasted pine nuts lend a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes of marinating, this no-fuss recipe makes an elegant side dish or appetizer, perfect for warm-weather gatherings or as a light, healthy addition to your meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the flavors shine—this zucchini salad is summer simplicity at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and slice them thinly using a mandoline or a knife to create uniform rounds or ribbons.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, lightly sauté the zucchini slices for 1-2 minutes per side until just softened but still firm. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, lemon zest, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the warm zucchini slices and gently toss to ensure all slices are evenly coated. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the zucchini salad just before serving.
Serve the Zucchini Marinata at room temperature or chilled as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.0 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8643 mg | 376% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1948 mg | 41% | |
*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.
