Fresh Zucchini Salad
Fresh zucchini salad combines thinly sliced zucchini, celery, green bell pepper, and green onions in a tangy basil vinaigrette. Chilling allows the crisp vegetables to absorb the fresh flavors.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1½ cups zucchini unpeeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup celery chopped
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ¼ cup green bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place the zucchini, celery, green onions, and green bell pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the white vinegar, olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, basil, salt, and black pepper in a separate mixing bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables.
- Stir gently until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- Stir the salad again before serving.
- Serve chilled or allow it to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve this salad with grilled chicken, fish, burgers, or other dishes from our Barbecue Recipes. It also works well alongside crusty bread or as part of a lunch selected from our Lunch Recipes.Recipe Notes
Slice the zucchini as thinly and evenly as possible so it absorbs the vinaigrette. Do not peel young zucchini because the skin provides color and a lightly crisp texture. Stir the salad after marinating to redistribute the dressing. Find more fresh dishes in our Salad Recipes.Variations
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, or crumbled feta cheese. Fresh parsley, mint, or dill can replace the basil. For a milder vinaigrette, replace part of the white vinegar with additional water. Browse our Vegetarian Recipes and Side Dish Recipes for more ideas.Wine Advice
A crisp Pinot Grigio complements the fresh vegetables without overpowering them. A dry Sauvignon Blanc also works well because its lively acidity matches the tangy vinaigrette.Nutrition values
Calories: 105 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 155 mg | Sugar: 2 g