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This Roasted Zucchini Salad is so flavorful and healthy, you'll want to make it over and over again! Seasoned with lemon-parsley dressing, it requires only 5 ingredients!
Don’t you crave this tasty, fresh, and zesty Zucchini Salad? This classic Italian recipe is a staple at my home and I think it’ll become your favorite way to enjoy zucchini!
This Zucchini Salad pairs well with practically any dish, or you can enjoy it just on its own. I love to eat it with fresh mozzarella cheese and a slice of crusty bread. There is just something special about this combination.
Video Tutorial
How to Pick the Best Zucchini?
Zucchini is the main ingredient here, so you’ll want to make sure you pick the best. When shopping for zucchini, try to find small(6 to 9 inches in length) and relatively thin ones. The zucchini should feel heavy for its size. The skin should look smooth, with a dark green color, and be free of blemishes.
Zucchini Salad Dressing
The dressing is simple and very tasty. It's made with:
Olive Oil. Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for extra health benefits and extra flavor . California Olive Ranch is my favorite and I always use it.
Lemon Juice. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Garlic. You can skip it if you don't like it, or use a bit less.
Parsley. You can substitute with fresh dill, mint, or cilantro, if preferred.
Salt.
How to Make Zucchini Salad
1. Cut the zucchini in half and slice it into thin strips.
2. Heat up a large, non-stick griddle on medium-high heat. Fry the zucchini without any oil, for about 3 minutes on each side, until they get brown marks and soften a little.
3. Prepare the dressing by whisking the rest of the ingredients together.
4. Pour the dressing over grilled zucchini and mix well. Serve warm or cold.
I can’t wait for you to try this salad! Now’s the time to get your fresh zucchini at any farmer’s market. Or perhaps you have a garden and soon you’ll have your own zucchini? In any case, share your feedback and ENJOY!!!
Can I use summer squash instead? Yes! Summer squash works, too.
Is this Zucchini Salad Healthy? Yes. Since zucchini isn't fully cooked through, it still retains a lot of nutrients. The salad dressing is also very healthy.
Is it Vegan? Yes. This Zucchini Salad is suitable for vegans.
Is it Keto Friendly? Yes. Zucchini is very low in carbs (only 3g net carbs per cup).
How to Store Zucchini Salad? Refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can I use other vegetables? Yes. You can also use pumpkin or eggplant instead of zucchini.
THIS ROASTED ZUCCHINI SALAD IS PERFECT FOR A SUMMER PICNIC!
What to Serve Zucchini Salad With
Serve it on the side with EVERYTHING! Seriously, this salad makes a great addition to any meal.
What to do with extra zucchini
SHRIMP AND ZUCCHINI SKILLET
CREAMY ZUCCHINI SAUCE
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES
ZUCCHINI PIZZA ON BREAD
EASY SHRIMP AND ZUCCHINI SKILLET
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to share your photos with meon Pinterest! I always check!
This Ultimate Zucchini Salad is so flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long! Seasoned with lemon-parsley dressing, it requires only 5 ingredients!
Cut the zucchini in half and slice it into thin strips.
Heat up a large, non-stick griddle on medium-high heat. Fry the zucchini without any oil, for about 3 minutes on each side, until they get brown marks and soften a little.
Prepare the dressing by whisking the rest of the ingredients together.
Pour the dressing over grilled zucchini and mix well. Serve warm or cold.
Especially when roasting, zucchini should be sliced into thick, ½ inch slices to ensure they don't get soggy in the oven. If your oven roasted zucchini is consistently turning out soggy, try slicing it a little thicker next time.
Slice and salt zucchini in advance of cooking to draw out some of the vegetable's excess moisture (while also seasoning it more thoroughly). To do this, cut up a pound of zucchini and toss it with ½ teaspoon of table salt. Let it drain in a colander for about 30 minutes before patting it dry and cooking it.
Another way to keep your roasted zucchini from falling apart during cooking is to remove some of the water trapped inside. To do this, cut your medium zucchini in half lengthwise and sprinkle liberally with salt. The salt will both flavor the zucchini and pull moisture to the surface.
Nope!There's no need to peel zucchini. In fact, the skin is a big source of zucchini nutrition (the deep green color is a dead giveaway) so you definitely want to leave the skin on. How to cut zucchini: after giving the zucchini squash a good rinse under cold water, slice off the stem and discard it.
The salt draws the moisture from the flesh which helps ensure that the vegetable stays firm during roasting. This moisture (and excess salt) is patted off with a paper towel before cooking. Added benefit: the salt works its way into the scores of the flesh and seasons the zucchini all the way to the center.
You can season the oil before you add the zucchini with garlic, shallots, spices, or red pepper flakes, it's totally up to you. Once the oil, butter, or combination thereof is heated, add all of the zucchini. If the pan seems crowded at first, don't worry. Season with salt and toss to begin drawing out the moisture.
Remove the Seeds: The seeds and surrounding flesh can sometimes contribute to bitterness. You can scoop out the seeds before cooking. Salt and Drain: Sprinkle salt on sliced zucchini and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes. This draws out excess moisture and bitterness.
How to Sweat Zucchini. Lay your zucchini slices over a double layer of paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt. Allow the zucchini to rest for about 10 minutes. The salt will draw out the excess water and you'll see beads of moisture on the surface.
Because salt draws moisture out of the food, season veggies just before roasting. Place vegetables hot side down when applicable. Ideally, roast different vegetables separately since they all cook at different times. You can combine them together afterwards!
Salt causes zucchini rounds to release excess water. This important extra step helps the zucchini to sauté rather than stew in its own juices. I found quarter-inch slices the perfect thickness. Thinner slices fall apart during cooking; thicker slices require a longer salting time.
While you won't get long strands like you would with a box grater, this can work in a pinch. Add your zucchini to the bowl of a food processor, then pulse until the desired texture is achieved.
One of the keys to keeping zucchini fresh is to keep it as dry as possible, which means it's best to wash it just before using. To go a step further, you can pat zucchini down with a paper towel to absorb every bit of moisture before storing.
You want to spread the vegetables in an even layer with space in between so the vegetables can cook and get crispy. If you crowd and overlap the veggies, they will steam and get mushy, not what we want!
On the other hand, they may simply be waterlogging if your garden is poorly drained. Another possibility is squash bugs have damaged them and rot has set in as a result. In the meantime, keep removing the infected fruit as soon as you see signs of the problem.
It's occurs due to the plants inability to get calcium. This can be caused by a few things: Watering inconsistency (the most likely cause especially if you've had a lot of rain) Soil PH is either too high or too low (do a PH test to check)
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