Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of summer with our Italian Shaved Zucchini Salad with Feta. This refreshing dish features thin ribbons of marinated zucchini tossed with creamy feta and fresh herbs, offering a delightful balance of taste and texture. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes! With its bright lemon dressing and nutritious ingredients, it’s a healthy addition to any meal. Impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen; this salad is not only easy to make but also beautiful on the plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini (shaved)
- 2 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp dill (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
- ½ large lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Finely shave the zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandolin.
- In a bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- Toss the zucchini ribbons in the dressing mixture and let them marinate for about 5 minutes.
- Serve on a plate, twisting the ribbons for an attractive look. Top with crumbled feta cheese, dill, and chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg