Best Macaroni Zucchini Salad Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

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I came up with this colorful and tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I won honorable mention! The recipe easily doubles and is the perfect dish to take to potlucks or family gatherings. -Paula Wharton, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini
2 yellow summer squash
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium red onion
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Thinly slice zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion; place in a large bowl. Add snap peas. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD

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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds zucchini, trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup frisee torn into pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/3 cup chopped, toasted almonds
1/3 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
1-ounce Manchego cheese, shaved

Steps:

Shave the zucchini into long wide ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, turning the squash, if necessary, to ease shaving. Discard the seedy core. Put the zucchini into a colander set inside a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss and drain for 30 minutes. Discard the liquid.
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the zucchini, onion, frisee, and radishes. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with almonds, basil, and Manchego cheese and serve. Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

MACARONI & ZUCCHINI SALAD

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Make and share this Macaroni & Zucchini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

250 g zucchini, sliced
salt
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 cup whole wheat macaroni, cooked
3/4 cup light cream
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Steps:

Place zucchini on kitchen paper & sprinkle with salt, allow to stand 30 minutes.
Rinse zucchini under cold water and pat dry.
Combine zucchini, mushrooms and macaroni in a salad bowl, chill while preparing dressing.
Place all remaining ingredients except peanuts into a blender & whip until smooth but not too thick.
Coat salad lightly with dressing, chill & serve garnished with roasted peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 545.4, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 10.4, Protein 17.2