Jean's Zucchini Salad

Zucchini, celery, and onion are tossed in a homemade vinaigrette creating a refreshing and colorful salad perfect for potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 151 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced celery
• 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1.5 cups thinly sliced zucchini
• 0.25 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make salad: Combine zucchini, celery, red onion, and bell pepper in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Make dressing: Whisk together sugar, rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, water, vinegar, basil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.