Marinated Zucchini Salad
Easy marinated zucchini salad with toasted pine nuts and feta cheese is a delicious side dish perfect for summer meals.
Servings 4
Calories 163kcal
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
- 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, add the marinated zucchini to a serving dish then sprinkle over the toasted pine nuts, feta cheese and finely chopped red 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
