Zucchini Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Zucchini Tomato Salad, a no-cook, 15-minute recipe packed with fresh summer flavors! Thinly sliced zucchini ribbons mingle with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and aromatic basil leaves, all tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and tangy lemon juice. For an optional creamy touch, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. This light and healthy salad is perfect as a side dish or a standalone meal, offering a gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly option that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any sunny day, this Zucchini Tomato Salad is a must-try for fans of fresh, seasonal produce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.33 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini, then use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice them into thin ribbons. Alternatively, cut into thin rounds if you don't have a peeler.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in halves.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons.
Chop the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces, or leave them whole for a rustic presentation.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini ribbons, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and basil.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to form a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until the ingredients are well coated.
If using, crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad just before serving.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 590 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
