Summer Zucchini Salad
Summer Zucchini Salad is a delightful, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and flavors. Made with crisp zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is light yet satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 12 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh zucchinis (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash zucchinis thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Tear fresh basil leaves over the salad mixture and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating cucumbers or bell peppers. To enhance flavor, add lemon zest to the dressing for an extra citrusy kick. Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly even vegetable slices.