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Home » Recipes » Marinated zucchini salad

Marinated zucchini salad

July 16, 2019 by Alida Ryder 4 Comments

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Easy spicy marinated zucchini salad with toasted pine nuts and feta cheese is a delicious side dish perfect for summer meals.

Marinated zucchini salad with feta and pine nuts

Easy salads that can be made ahead of time is a staple for me during the warmer months when I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. This salad marinated in a delicious lemon marinade is the perfect salad to prep ahead as it can be made up to a day in advance. The zucchini absorbs all the lemony, garlicky marinade and is delicious served with toasted pine nuts, finely chopped chili and cubes of creamy feta cheese.

How to make zucchini salad

Slice zucchini into thin slices using a sharp knife or mandolin. Place the sliced zucchini into a large bowl. To make the marinade, combine olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl or jug and whisk well. Pour the marinade over the raw zucchini and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours. When you are ready to serve, top the marinated zucchini with toasted pine nuts, feta cheese and finely chopped red chili.

Can you eat zucchini raw in salad?

Yes, raw zucchini works very well in salad. Simply wash fresh zucchini and slice with a knife or mandolin or use a vegetable peeler to create long strips to be used in salads.

Lemon olive oil marinade poured onto zucchini salad

 

What to serve with zucchini salad

  1. Easy Parmesan crusted chicken
  2. Lemon herb chicken breasts
  3. Greek pork souvlaki
  4. Easy grilled steak

Raw zucchini

Summer salads

  1. Cucumber, tomato and red onion salad
  2. Pea and feta quinoa salad
  3. Tomato avocado salad
  4. Avocado blue cheese strawberry salad
  5. Easy side salad with lemon dressing
Marinated zucchini salad

Marinated zucchini salad

Easy spicy marinated zucchini salad with toasted pine nuts and feta cheese is a delicious side dish perfect for summer meals.
4.08 from 14 votes
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: marinated zucchini salad, summer salad, zucchini salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: at least: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) zucchini (baby marrow/courgette) thinly sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese cubed
  • ½ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1-2 red chillies finely chopped

For the marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 garlic cloves crushed (depending on how strong the cloves are)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Thinly slice zucchini and add to a large bowl.
  • Mix all the marinade ingredients and pour over the zucchini.
  • Allow the zucchini to marinate for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge.
  • When you're ready to serve, top the zucchini salad with cubed feta, toasted pine nuts and finely chopped chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 28.5mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Salads & Starters, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy recipe, Gluten Free, Salad, side dish, zucchini

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  1. Missy Stewart

    September 7, 2020 at 12:02 AM

    I made this today but I swapped out basil for the dill, toasted walbuts for the pine nuts. Plus I added a can of chickpeas. It was delicious! And my family loved it too!

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  2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    July 16, 2019 at 11:33 PM

    Running to my brother in law’s garden to grab a few zucchini! I’d love this easy summer salad!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 19, 2019 at 4:05 PM

      Delicious! Hope you enjoy Mary Ann!

      Reply
      • C Swindley

        June 11, 2020 at 6:18 PM

        Added one tsp of rose harrisa to the marinade then omitted the chilli.
        Offered as part of a meze the result superb.

        Reply

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