Source: DEMI VAA SUNILA, AdobeStockZucchini is the perfect base for a wide variety of salads. Moreover, it can be used in any form, because young zucchini are excellent even raw. We share a large selection of summer zucchini salad recipes for all occasions!
1. Zucchini and Celery Salad
Source: ovkuse.ruA light salad that will save you in the heat and is suitable for a diet.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 2 celery stalks, 1 clove garlic, 3 sprigs each of dill and parsley, 1 sprig mint, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin rounds, peel and finely chop the celery, and finely chop the herbs. Mix the oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and spices, then dress the salad.
2. Salad with Apples and Zucchini
Source: kakgevkusno.ruWe recommend choosing green apples, like Granny Smith.
You will need: 2 cucumbers, 1 zucchini, 1 apple, 1 bunch of dill, 1 bunch of green onions, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Dice all ingredients into roughly equal pieces and chop the herbs. Mix the salad, season to taste, and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Zucchini Salad with Cottage Cheese
Source: za-edoy.ruAn ideal recipe for those who care about their figure.
You will need: 1 cucumber, 1 zucchini, 150 g cottage cheese, 1/2 bunch of herbs, yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Grate the cucumber and zucchini on a Korean grater or slice thinly. Add cottage cheese and chopped herbs, and season the salad to taste. Dress it with yogurt.
4. Zucchini Salad with Spinach and Chard
Source: lobsterhouse.ruA simple, yet quite original option.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 10 cherry tomatoes, 45 g each of chard and spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into rounds and fry until golden brown on both sides. Rinse and dry the chard and spinach, slice the tomatoes into wedges, and mix the salad. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice, and season to taste.
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5. Zucchini Salad with Walnuts
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThis salad is quite hearty, despite zucchini being the main ingredient.
You will need: 400 g zucchini, 50 g walnuts, 15 g cilantro, 1 clove garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Dice the zucchini and fry until golden brown for about 7 minutes. At the end, add crushed garlic and spices. Chop the toasted walnuts and cilantro, mix the salad, and drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
6. Salad with Zucchini and Honey Dressing
Source: dzen.ruHoney with zucchini is a rare but very successful combination.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 50 ml olive oil, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tsp honey, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice the zucchini, mix it with 1 tsp salt, leave for half an hour, then drain the released juice. Mix olive oil, vinegar, honey, spices, and crushed garlic. Pour this dressing over the zucchini and leave for another 20 minutes.
7. Zucchini Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes
Source: dzen.ruSmall baby spinach will be perfect – very elegant.
You will need: 30 g spinach, 1 tomato, 1 zucchini, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into rounds and fry until golden brown. Then mix it with spinach leaves and tomato wedges. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice, season, pour balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds.
8. Zucchini Salad with Carrots and Apple
Source: almode.ruFor the dressing, you can add a little mayonnaise to the sour cream.
You will need: 300 g zucchini, 50 g carrots, 100 g apples, 50 g sour cream.
Preparation: Grate all ingredients on a Korean grater or slice thinly. Dress the salad with sour cream and season to taste.
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9. Zucchini Salad with Mushrooms
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruA hearty warm salad that can also serve as a side dish if desired.
You will need: 300 g zucchini, 300 g champignons, 1 onion, 2-3 handfuls of salad mix, 3 sprigs of parsley.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into half-rounds and fry until golden brown. Separately slice the champignons, finely chop the onion, and fry everything together until cooked. Mix with the zucchini, add chopped parsley and salad greens.
10. Zucchini Salad with Potatoes
Source: casian.clubProbably the most hearty salad in this collection of recipes. It's best dressed with mayonnaise.
You will need: 400 g potatoes, 300 g zucchini, 300 g oyster mushrooms, 100 g onion, 15 g green onion, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Dice the zucchini and fry until golden brown. Separately slice and fry the oyster mushrooms for 5-7 minutes. Separately fry the chopped onion with garlic, mix everything together and season. At the same time, boil the potatoes until cooked, dice them, and also add to the salad. Dress the salad to taste.
11. Zucchini Salad with Radishes and Egg
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruOne of the best summer recipes you can imagine!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 5 radishes, 2 eggs, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into half-rounds and fry on both sides. Boil the eggs and dice them. Slice the radishes into half-rounds as well. Mix and dress the salad with sour cream, garlic, and spices. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
12. Zucchini Salad with Cabbage
Source: lobsterhouse.ruYou need young cabbage – it's more tender.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 200 g young cabbage, 1/2 bunch each of dill and green onions, 1 tsp sugar, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Julienne the zucchini and drizzle with lemon juice. Finely shred the cabbage and mash it with your hands with sugar and salt. Chop the herbs, mix the salad, and dress it with olive oil and spices.
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13. Zucchini Salad with Cherries and Basil
Source: gastronom.ruThis original recipe is definitely worth trying at least once.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 3 basil leaves, 150 g cherries, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Tear the basil leaves, pit the cherries, and slice the zucchini into thin rounds. Season to taste and dress the salad with vegetable oil and honey.
14. Zucchini Salad with Cheese
Source: za-edoy.ruAny cheese of your choice will work – hard, processed, or brined.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 100 g cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 bunch of herbs, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Dice the zucchini, blanch for 30-40 seconds, quickly cool in cold water, and drain in a colander. Dice the cheese, finely chop the garlic and herbs, mix the salad, and dress it with mayonnaise.
15. Chicken and Zucchini Salad
Source: suomimagazin.ruIt can also be easily grilled outdoors.
You will need: 3 zucchini, 150 g cherry tomatoes, 2 chicken fillets, 3 tbsp each of olive oil and apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 1 bunch of lettuce, 2 handfuls of arugula.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into rounds and fry until golden brown on both sides. Thinly slice the chicken, pound it, season, also fry until cooked, and slice into strips. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and arrange everything on lettuce leaves with arugula. Mix the oil, vinegar, and mustard, and pour the resulting dressing over the salad.
16. Zucchini and Shrimp Salad
Source: montisbar.ruThis salad can be confidently served to guests at a festive table – it's very exquisite.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 450 g shrimp, 4-5 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 bunch of herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into medium pieces. Lightly fry the zucchini until tender. Separately fry the peeled shrimp until cooked. Finely chop the herbs, mix the salad, and dress it with oil, lemon juice, and spices.
17. Korean-Style Zucchini Salad
Source: za-edoy.ruThose beloved Korean vegetables that are good any time of year.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 1 carrot, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp each of sugar and salt, 50 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and carrots on a Korean grater. Heat the oil and fry the carrots for 2-3 minutes. Finely chop the garlic and mix all ingredients. Let the salad infuse in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
18. Avocado and Zucchini Salad
Source: attuale.ruWe recommend letting the salad sit for half an hour first.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1/2 avocado, 1 cucumber, 1 purple onion, 4 sprigs of herbs, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Slice the onion into feathers, and dice the avocado. Grate the remaining vegetables on a Korean grater and finely chop the herbs. Mix the salad and dress it with oil, vinegar, and spices.
19. Zucchini and Eggplant Salad
Source: kaminia.ruThe vegetables turn out slightly crispy with light Asian notes.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 eggplant, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tomato, 30 g cilantro, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 30 ml vegetable oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 cloves garlic, 5 g sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Dice the zucchini and eggplant, coat them in cornstarch, and fry in oil until golden. Dice the tomato, finely chop the cilantro and garlic, and mix. Add spices, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds.
20. Zucchini Salad with Feta
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThe finished salad can be sprinkled with chopped nuts or seeds.
You will need: 600 g zucchini, 150 g feta, 1 purple onion, 3 green onion stalks, 1 clove garlic, 2 sprigs mint, 5 tbsp olive oil, 3 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Thinly slice the onion, finely chop the green onion and mint leaves. For the dressing, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, crushed garlic, and spices. Dress the salad and sprinkle with crumbled feta.