How to Make Lemony Zucchini Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime is the perfect season for light and refreshing salads, and this Lemony Zucchini Salad is a wonderful addition to any picnic or backyard barbecue. With a burst of citrusy flavor and a satisfying crunch from the zucchini, this salad is sure to become a new favorite.

This recipe is a great way to use up an abundance of zucchini from the garden or farmers market. The zucchini is thinly sliced and then marinated in a bright and zesty lemon dressing, which helps to tenderize the vege...

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Ingredients

  • 4 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • ½ small sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
  • ½ bunch fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup light olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place zucchini slices in a colander for 10 minutes, allowing juices to release; pat dry.
  • Combine zucchini, onion, and parsley together in a bowl.
  • Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar together in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly stream olive oil into lemon juice mixture while whisking constantly until dressing emulsifies. Pour dressing over zucchini mixture; toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    80 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 202mg