Zucchini Salad with Herbs and Red Onion

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

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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place water in a medium pot; bring to a boil. Place red onion in a sieve; submerge in the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Cool under cold running water; set aside.

Step 2

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside. Place zucchini slices into the boiling water; cook for 30 seconds. Remove zucchini from the water and immediately immerse in ice water; stir with a wooden spoon so they cool evenly. Drain. Drip dry.

Step 3

Place zucchini in a salad bowl; stir in mint and basil until well combined.

Step 4

Whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss to combine.

Step 5

Chill in the refrigerator before serving for 30 minutes.