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This zesty summertime zucchini salad is perfect for those hot days when you want something light and refreshing. It’s packed with plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals, & fiber. You can adjust the herbs and seasonings to your personal preferences or health goals. Eat 1/2 cup serving as a side or a whole cup as an entree!
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PrintZesty Summertime Zucchini Salad
This zesty summertime zucchini salad is perfect for those hot days when you want something light and refreshing.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
5 fluid oz water
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of tarragon
1/4 teaspoon ground sea or Himalayan salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 cups zucchini or summer squash, grated or zoodles (zucchini noodles)
2 Tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic
1 1/2 cups shelled edamame, thawed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine onion, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, tarragon, salt, & pepper. Cook over medium heat, uncovered until onions are soft. There should be about 2-3 Tablespoons of liquid remaining. When cooking is completed, pour mixture into a bowl to cool and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, dill, lemon zest, edamame, and grape tomatoes by gently tossing together.
- Once onion mixture is cooled, combine (including the liquid) with lemon juice, garlic, and 2T of water in blender. Blend on high until smooth like a salad dressing.
- Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently.
Notes
- After grating zucchini, let drain in colander for 20-30 minutes and pat dry. The dressing will adhere to the zucchini better and the dish will be more flavorful.
- Seasonal or favorite herbs can be substituted for the tarragon and dill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup Serves 8
- Calories: 47
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 1.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.3mg
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
