Best Quick N Easy Cooked Zucchini Salad Recipes

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QUICK-PICKLED ZUCCHINI SALAD



Quick-Pickled Zucchini Salad image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white wine vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Small bundle fresh dill, tied with butcher's twine
3 large zucchini, diced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
  • Place a saucepot over direct heat. Add the vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, salt, garlic and dill and bring to a boil while whisking to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add the zucchini to a large bowl and pour the pickling liquid over. Let stand until the zucchini are pickled but still firm, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the zucchini from the pickling liquid and drain slightly in a colander set over a large bowl. Discard the garlic and dill.
  • To assemble the salad: Place the pickled zucchini onto a platter. Distribute the mozzarella and tomatoes evenly over top. Zest the lemon over top and squeeze the lemon juice all over. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
  • (Alternatively, you can boil the pickling liquid over medium-high heat on a stovetop.)

HEAVENLY ZUCCHINI SALAD



Heavenly Zucchini Salad image

We always have an overabundance of zucchini in our garden, so I came up with this tasty recipe to use some of the bounty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 small sweet pickles, chopped
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
SALAD DRESSING:
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salad dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI SALAD



Zucchini Salad image

This exquisitely simple recipe from Jacques Pépin first appeared in The Times in 1991, and couldn't be easier. The zucchini is gently roasted until tender, then tossed with salt, pepper, white wine vinegar and oil. It's the perfect treatment for almost any summer squash.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 12m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons corn or safflower oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Wash the zucchini, trim and discard the ends, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the rounds in one layer on a large cookie sheet and sprinkle them with the salt. Place in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until they soften slightly.
  • Transfer the rounds to a bowl and toss them lightly with the pepper, vinegar and oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 93, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 185 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD



Marinated Zucchini Salad image

Raw zucchini can be a dull ingredient, but when it's very thinly sliced it marinates beautifully, especially in lemon juice. I like to use a mixture of green and yellow squash here. Assemble this dish at least four hours before you wish to serve it, so that the squash has time to soften and soak up the lemony marinade.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 6h40m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound medium or small zucchini, preferably a mix of green and yellow
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, mint, chives, dill or a combination

Steps:

  • Slice the squash as thinly as you can. Sprinkle with salt, preferably kosher salt, and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
  • Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, and remove the garlic clove. Add the fresh herbs, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 317 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY SUMMER ZUCCHINI SALAD



Easy Summer Zucchini Salad image

This recipe is easy to make and only takes 5-10 minutes to prepare. No cooking required. Great for summer and picnics Also great served over Quinoa as a main dish.

Provided by stefani_kerr_8641616

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups diced zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, Rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed (Garbanzo Beans)
1 (15 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn
1 pint approximately grape tomatoes, quartered
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 medium lime, juice of
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients with the fresh Cilantro.
  • Toss all spices, lime juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Mix all ingredients until well combined. Spices can be adjusted for preferred taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 218.6, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.9

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