
Zucchini Salad is here to transform the way you use that bounty of zucchini from the garden! Ribbons of zucchini are tossed with shaved Parmesan and a simple lemon vinaigrette for a light, refreshing summer side dish.
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A new way to put your summer zucchini harvest to use.
Whether you’ve got a crop surplus from your (or your neighbor’s) garden, you’ve stocked up at the farmers’ market, or your CSA box came fully loaded with every variety summer squash under the sun, the how-can-I-use-this-zucchini conundrum is one nearly all of us face around this time of year.
While Chocolate Zucchini Bread and Zucchini Fritters are good, if you’re looking for the easiest way to use up lots of zucchini, this zucchini salad is it!
Ben and I enjoy this zucchini salad as a side for dishes like Caprese Chicken Pasta and other recipes with Italian vibes.
The no-cook element makes it fantastic with grilled mains like Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers too. Just assemble the salad and while it marinates for 10 minutes, toss your proteins on the grill!
This recipe is a breeze, and most of the time needed is the prep time for cutting the zucchini into ribbons (which doesn’t take long at all!). I have a few tips for you here.
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The fresh flavors and bright colors of this salad immediately make me think of summer when the tomatoes are at their juiciest. This salad makes for the perfect side for any backyard BBQ or when it’s just too hot to cook. Pair with anything from grilled meats like this hot honey grilled chicken or Mediterranean lamb burgers to pan-seared white fish or cedar plank salmon with brown sugar. Since it’s quick to assemble and only takes a few ingredients it will instantly become a family favorite.
Step 1: Marinate tomatoes.
Add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil and garlic to a medium mixing bowl, stirring to combine. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to let the tomatoes marinate.
Step 2: Add remaining ingredients.
Add the avocado and mozzarella to the bowl, stirring gently to combine. Add the lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
Store the salad refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days in advance.
Prep and refrigerate marinated tomatoes and mozzarella according to the recipe below. I recommend waiting to add the diced avocado until just before serving to prevent browning.
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Yes! Prep and refrigerate marinated tomatoes and mozzarella. Wait to add the avocado until just before serving to prevent browning.
If you’re only using a half of an avocado, the best way to store it is to keep the pit in it, coat it with lemon or lime juice (to keep it from oxidizing), and wrap it in plastic or store it in a plastic bag.
Cherry, grape or plum all work nicely. Halve small tomatoes or dice larger varieties.
Yes! Try adding thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, or mixed herbs (like basil, parsley or mint).
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