Lemony Zucchini Salad

Thinly sliced zucchini and fresh parsley are tossed in a tangy, lemon dressing for a refreshing side salad perfect for almost any meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup light olive oil
• 0.5 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
• 0.5 bunch fresh parsley, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place zucchini slices in a colander for 10 minutes, allowing juices to release; pat dry.

Step 2

Combine zucchini, onion, and parsley together in a bowl.

Step 3

Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar together in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly stream olive oil into lemon juice mixture while whisking constantly until dressing emulsifies. Pour dressing over zucchini mixture; toss to coat.