Zucchini, Tomato Salad

Check out the details below on how to prepare this fresh Zucchini, Tomato Salad!

What You’ll Need

This recipe calls for medium zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley, basil, or mint.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4-6 Serving Size: 1 Calories 110 | Protein 2g | Fiber 2g | Carbs 8g

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Ingredients

Salad:

3–4 medium zucchini

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1⁄4 cup fresh parsley

2 tablespoons fresh basil or mint

Dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Prep the zucchini by trimming the ends and shaving it into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler

2. Place in a large bowl to build the salad base

3. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and basil

4. Make the dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl

5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Let it sit 10–15 minutes so the zucchini softens slightly.

Ways to Serve:

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Prep this salad for later use to pair easily with most proteins or serve as a vegetarian-friendly recipe with added chickpeas, tofu, or with portobello mushroom steaks.

Resources:

• https://www.forkintheroad.co/raw-zucchini-tomato-salad/