Best 8 Quick Pickled Zucchini Salad Recipes

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Quick pickled zucchini salad is a refreshing, light, and delightful side dish that can be prepared in no time. Made with sliced zucchini, vinegar, herbs, and spices, this tangy and flavorful salad is a perfect complement to grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables. The combination of zesty vinegar, aromatic herbs, and crisp zucchini creates a vibrant and lively salad that will add a pop of color and flavor to any meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner option or a side dish for a special occasion, this quick pickled zucchini salad is sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK-PICKLED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons red chile flakes
6 sprigs fresh dill
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 small red onion, halved and sliced into thin half-moons

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, chile flakes and 3 cups water to a simmer. Cook until the salt has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Divide the dill, garlic, zucchini and onions evenly between 2 quart-size mason jars.
  • Pour the hot liquid into the mason jars to cover the ingredients and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Serve immediately or cover with lids and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI RECIPE



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These are similar to refrigerator pickles except they are zucchini! It's brilliant and delicious! The zucchini stay crisp to the bite even after marinating. Pair them with potatoes and steak for an amazing dinner. My husband came up with this idea when trying to figure out what else we could do with the massive amounts of zucchini in our house this time of year. We think you'll love these pickled zucchini! And do let me know what you're doing with your zucchini!

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 - 2 1/4 lb zucchini (4 medium (green zucchini, yellow squash, or light green Mexican zucchini will work))
3 cloves of garlic (halved)
2-3 bay leaves
6-8 pepper corns
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
3 cups of boiling hot water
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup white vinegar (5% acidity)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp salt (we used sea salt, non-iodized)
1/2 gallon jar with lid or heat-proof bowl with tightly fitting lid

Steps:

  • Steam sterilize your clean jar: fill it with 1 cup boiling water, cover with lid and swirl boiling hot water inside the jar (use oven mitts to hold the jar and swish carefully so you don't burn your hands or drop the jar (do it over the sink; just in case). Drain the water completely.
  • In the bottom of your clean jar, add 3 halved cloves of garlic, 2-3 bay leaves, and 6-8 peppercorns.
  • Slice zucchini into 1/3" thick rings, discard the ends. Layer zucchini slices tightly, sprinkling dill and parsley between each layer. Pack the zucchini down with a clean cooking utensil if needed. Top with any remaining dill and parsley.
  • Combine all of your marinade ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Carefully pour the hot syrup over the layered zucchini.
  • Cover tightly with lid and let the jar cool to room temperature on the counter then refrigerate overnight. From the time you pour in the water, it should marinate a minimum of 12 hours. Stays good in the fridge for 5-7 days.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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Quickly pickled sliced cucumbers and red onion make a cooling side salad for lamb burgers or fried fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, sugar, and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD



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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

PICKLED SALAD



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This is traditionally a relish, but everyone who has tried it for me has eaten the entire jar! It is the perfect side dish for everything savory. It also goes well as a relish on hot dogs.

Provided by Deborah Joann Allen VanHam

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 9h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 zucchini, diced
4 cucumbers, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
2 red bell pepper, diced
2 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 cup sea salt
water to cover
2 cups white sugar
2 cups rice vinegar
½ cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini, cucumbers, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and jalapeno together in a very large bowl. Add salt and water to cover vegetable mixture; refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Strain vegetable mixture and rinse well.
  • Bring sugar, rice vinegar, white vinegar, turmeric, mustard seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and rosemary to a boil in a large stock pot. Add vegetable mixture; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack vegetable mixture with vinegar mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process, 10 minutes for half-pints or 15 minutes for pints.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 7070.9 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

QUICK N' EASY COOKED ZUCCHINI SALAD



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Let's see if I can remember this recipe... I threw together some ingredients one night because some veggies were starting to go bad, and it ended up being the BEST veggie dish I've EVER made. So, ayway, I hope I get this right! (dont you hate it when you cant remember something you threw together?) You could probably just wrap all these ingredients up in foil and cook it over a campfire too. Yum!

Provided by Amanda the Great

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium zucchini
1 medium carrot
1 tablespoon minced garlic (I like garlic, so if that's too much for you, just reduce it)
1/2 medium yellow onion
non-fat cooking spray
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with your non fat cooking spray (or use some EVOO, if you don't care about the calorie count).
  • Over medium-high heat, fry up your chopped onion until translucent along with the garlic.
  • Throw in your thinly sliced zucchini (but not paper-thin! just -- kinda thin).
  • Fry the two ingredients together until both ingredients are nice and brown.
  • While the zucchini and onions are cooking, slice your carrot into fettuchini-like strips using a peeler. (I dont know how else to describe it -- ).
  • Technique: Once you've peeled off the skin of the carrot and discarded that part, continue to use the peeler to "peel" away the rest of the carrot. The results should look kind of like orange pasta.
  • Do NOT! use the outer strips of the carrot, as the skin is tough and bitter.
  • Once the zucchini mixture is cooked to your liking, remove the mixture from the skillet and put the "carrot pasta" into the skillet.
  • Fry breifly, so that the carrot strips are slightly tender.
  • Mix carrot in with the zucchini mixture.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 64.8, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 4

QUICK ZUCCHINI PICKLES



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An easy and flavourful recipe from The Canadian Living Test Kitchen from "Canadian Living Magazine" (July 2007).

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups thinly sliced halved zucchini (1 L)
1 teaspoon salt (5 mL)
1/4 cup rice vinegar (50 mL)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar (10 mL)
2 teaspoons sesame oil (10 mL)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (1 mL)

Steps:

  • In bowl, toss zucchini with salt ; let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Drain and squeeze out liquid.
  • Add vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 591.6, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.6

QUICK-PICKLED VEGETABLE SALAD



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The best salads don't have to be laborious. This one benefits from pickled red onions, which take only minutes to make and can perk up salads, seared meats and vegetables, pasta and even grilled cheese. Make a double batch, and you'll brighten future meals in a flash. And, for excellent flavor in every bite, season the ingredients before combining, bearing in mind that celery, carrots and firmer vegetables need far more salt and pepper than delicate salad greens.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small red onion, very thinly sliced from tip to tip
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons coriander seeds (optional)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 large celery stalks, trimmed and thinly sliced on a sharp angle
2 medium carrots, peeled and very thinly sliced lengthwise using a mandoline or thinly sliced diagonally
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice (from 1 lemon), or 2 tablespoons vinegar
8 cups torn butter lettuce or romaine hearts (6 to 8 ounces)
3 small radishes, very thinly sliced (optional)
2/3 cup torn or chopped mixed fresh herbs (any combination of parsley, dill, basil, mint or chives) (see Tip)
2 to 4 teaspoons coarse or Dijon mustard, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the pickled onions: Set the sliced onion in a small heatproof bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds (if using), salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high, then pour over onions. Stir to combine, let cool, then transfer onions and brine to a lidded container. Refrigerate until chilled. (Makes about 2/3 cup drained onions. Onions will keep up to 3 weeks.)
  • Prepare the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the celery, carrots, olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  • When ready to serve, add the lettuce, radishes (if using) and herbs to a large bowl, season lightly with salt and pepper and gently toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the celery and carrots to the vegetables in the large bowl, leaving the vinaigrette behind in the medium bowl.
  • To the vinaigrette, add the mustard, 1/4 cup drained pickled red onions and 4 teaspoons of the pickled red onion brine and stir to combine; season to taste. Add vinaigrette to salad, toss to coat and season. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a mandoline to thinly slice the zucchini for a uniform and even pickle.
  • Choose fresh and tender zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful pickle. Some popular options include dill, garlic, red pepper flakes, and mustard seeds.
  • Adjust the amount of vinegar and sugar in the pickling liquid to suit your taste preferences.
  • Let the pickled zucchini rest for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Store the pickled zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Quick pickled zucchini salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a meal. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini and is a healthy and flavorful addition to any diet. With its tangy and slightly sweet flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this pickled zucchini salad a try.

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