Zucchini Salad with Herbs and Red Onion

Zucchini Salad with Herbs and Red Onion

A lovely fresh zucchini salad with red onion and fresh herbs, like mint and basil. Use a spiralizer or a potato peeler to slice zucchini as thin as possible.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
107 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Step 2
Bring water in a medium pot to a boil. Place red onion in a sieve, submerge in boiling water, and blanch for 1 minute. Cool under running cold water and set aside.
Step 3
Place zucchini slices into boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Remove and immediately cool in a bowl with ice water. Move zucchini around with a wooden spoon so they evenly cool. Drain and allow to drip dry.
Step 4
Place zucchini in a salad bowl. Mix in mint and basil until well combined.
Step 5
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss to combine.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • 7 small fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 red onion, finely chopped

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