ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH POTATOES, BOILED EGGS, AND RED ONION
Poached zucchini, cut into rounds or cubes, is a terrific salad ingredient. This salad is a lovely combination of tastes and colors, but you can follow the same basic approach without the potatoes, without the eggs, or even without the onions. If you are preparing zucchini and potatoes for salad, it's easy to cook them in one pot of water. Start boiling them together and remove the zucchini when they are "droopy," as described in the main recipe. Usually the potatoes will need to cook a bit longer, until they are easily pierced with a fork or sharp knife. Let everything cool, then toss your salad and dress it just before serving.
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the whole, unpeeled potatoes in a pot of boiling unsalted water to cover. Bring to a boil, cooking steadily-but not violently-for 20-25 minutes. Test for doneness-the potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork. Don't let them crack or get mushy on the outside.
- When they are just cooked through, remove them, sprinkle the 1/4 teaspoon salt over them, and let cool.
- If you are using uncooked zucchini, cook them along with the potatoes, removing them after 20 minutes.
- Trim the ends of the zucchini and cut them crosswise into rounds, about 1/2 inch thick. (If the squash are "fat," first slice them lengthwise to form half-round or quarter-round pieces.) Peel the potatoes and cut roughly into 1-inch chunks, about the size of the zucchini pieces. Peel the eggs and cut into wedges.
- To finish the salad, toss the squash and potato pieces together in a bowl, scatter the egg wedges and onion slices on top, and toss lightly. Drizzle over all the olive oil and the vinegar, sprinkle on the salt and grinds of pepper, and toss thoroughly to distribute the seasonings.
- Serve right away.
- Zucchini are most flavorful and appealing when they are young and firm. For all the dishes in this chapter, choose unblemished squash, about 6 inches long and no fatter than 2 inches in diameter. Three zucchini of this ideal size weigh about 1 pound.
ZUCCHINI AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Mmmmm....zucchini and cucumber marinated in an oil and balsamic vinegar dressing kicked up with olives, cherry tomatoes and dijon mustard! Adapted from Country Home magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, cucumber, onion, olives, tomatoes, and parsley.
- For the dressing, whisk together oil, vinegars, mustard, salt, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and pepper. Add to zucchini mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
- Makes 5 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 354.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 2.1
RED POTATO AND EGG SALAD
This flavorful red potato salad with egg is the perfect side for summer cookouts. The red potatoes really dress it up. -Margaret Blomquist, Newfield, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 17 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into 3/4-in. cubes., In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
JEAN'S ZUCCHINI SALAD
My sister, Jean, found this recipe years ago. I always love it. Great for potlucks and BBQs. When sweetening, you may want to double or triple to taste.
Provided by stitchers
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix zucchini, celery, red onion, and bell pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, water, both amounts of vegetable oil, wine vinegar, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl. Drizzle dressing over zucchini mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.2 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH HERBS AND RED ONION
A lovely salad with thin slices of zucchini, red onion, fresh mint, and basil. Use a spiralizer or potato peeler to slice the zucchini as thinly as possible. I like to blanch the red onion but it's not completely necessary.
Provided by RSCHUSTER
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes
Time 47m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring water in a pot to a boil. Place finely chopped red onion in a sieve, submerge in boiling water, and blanch for 1 minute. Cool under running cold water and set aside.
- Place zucchini slices into the 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.
- Place zucchini in a salad bowl. Mix in mint and basil.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the salad and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 44.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
NEW-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
Zucchini and dill add a fresh twist to the classic, which is a winner served with other summer classics, like sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and barbecued chicken.
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons vinegar, green onions, 3 tablespoons dill and buttermilk in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
- Combine remaining 4 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon dill and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; mix in zucchini. Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours at room temperature, tossing occasionally. Drain thoroughly.
- Steam potatoes until just tender, about 12 minutes. Cool to just warm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add sliced eggs, celery and zucchini. Mix in dressing; Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated egg. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
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