How to Make Zucchini Salad with Herbs and Red Onion - A Step-by-Step Guide

As we are heading into the summer season, the abundance of fresh produce makes it the perfect time to experiment with new salad recipes. Zucchini is one of the vegetables that is at its peak during the summer, and it can be used in a variety of ways to create delicious and healthy dishes. One of our favorite ways to enjoy zucchini is in a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines the natural sweetness of the zucchini with the tanginess of red onion and the freshness of herbs.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 7 small fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 47 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring water in a pot to a boil. Place finely chopped red onion in a sieve, submerge in boiling water, and blanch for 1 minute. Cool under running cold water and set aside.
  • Place zucchini slices into the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Remove and immediately cool in a bowl with ice water. Move zucchini around with a wooden spoon so they evenly cool. Drain and allow to drip dry.
  • Place zucchini in a salad bowl. Mix in mint and basil.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the salad and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 45mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 379mg