Best Zucchini And Snow Pea Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad image

Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups diced zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped Kalamata olives
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried Greek oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ZUCCHINI AND SNOW-PEA SALAD

Zucchini and Snow-Pea Salad image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories Salad Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Vinegar Zucchini Summer Healthy Vegan Sesame Soy Sauce Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium)
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 teaspoon sugar
Equipment:
an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

Very thinly slice zucchini with slicer and place in a large sieve set over a bowl. Toss zucchini with 3/4 tsp salt and drain 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, blanch snow peas in a pot of boiling salted water (2 Tbsp salt for 4 qt water) 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge snow peas into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
Rinse zucchini under cold running water, then press gently to remove any excess liquid. Pat dry.
Toast sesame seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes, then cool.
Stir together remaining ingredients in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then toss with vegetables and sesame seeds.