Best 9 Ribboned Zucchini Salad Recipes

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When it comes to refreshing and flavorful summer salads, ribboned zucchini salad is an absolute delight. With its vibrant colors, crisp texture, and tangy dressing, this salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch option. Made with thinly sliced zucchini ribbons, the salad is tossed in a zesty dressing that often includes a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh herbs, and spices. The ribbons of zucchini provide a satisfying crunch, while the dressing adds a burst of flavor that awakens the palate. Whether you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy zucchini or simply want to try something new, ribboned zucchini salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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RIBBONED ZUCCHINI SALAD



Ribboned Zucchini Salad image

Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Low Carb     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Mint     Basil     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds small zucchini, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 oz frisée (French curly endive), trimmed and torn into small pieces (4 cups loosely packed)
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn in half lengthwise if large
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
12 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (1/2 cup)
Special equipment: a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold running water. Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and spread in 1 layer, then gently roll up towel to absorb excess water and let stand 5 minutes more.
  • Whisk together oil, zest, juice, mustard, anchovy paste, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  • Add zucchini, frisée, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
  • *Available at Asian markets, some cookware shops, and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD WITH WITH LEMON, PARMESAN, AND PINE NUTS



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This Zucchini Ribbon Salad recipe is a wonderful way to eat raw zucchini- the ribbons are tossed with a creamy lemon olive oil dressing and topped with shaved parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts.

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (see notes)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shaved)
1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (1 tablespoon), lemon juice (2 tablespoons), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Gradually add the olive oil (2 tablespoons), whisking as you add it so it's emulsified.
  • Cut the zucchini into "ribbons." It's easiest to use a vegetable peeler for this, but you can also use a sharp knife or a mandoline (see notes about seeds).
  • Add the zucchini ribbons to the dressing and toss well to coat.
  • Transfer the zucchini ribbons to a platter and sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese (I used a vegetable peeler for this task, too) and toasted pine nuts (see notes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 525 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 8 large zucchini, roughly 4 pounds
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Sea salt, preferable gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 lemons juiced
2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
2 tablespoon freshly chopped basil leaves
6 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, optional
Shaved Parmesan, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high.
  • Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Using a mandolin or vegetable peeler thinly slice the zucchini lengthwise. Toss the zucchini with 1/3 of the olive oil, gray salt and pepper, to taste. Quickly grill the zucchini ribbons on 1 side, until lightly marked and wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate or a baking dish and let cool slightly.
  • When slightly cooled toss zucchini in a bowl with the remaining ingredients except nuts, if using and Parmesan. Spread onto a serving platter, top with pine nuts, if desired and shave Parmesan over the top. Eat and enjoy.

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds zucchini, trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup frisee torn into pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/3 cup chopped, toasted almonds
1/3 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
1-ounce Manchego cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Shave the zucchini into long wide ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, turning the squash, if necessary, to ease shaving. Discard the seedy core. Put the zucchini into a colander set inside a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss and drain for 30 minutes. Discard the liquid.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the zucchini, onion, frisee, and radishes. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with almonds, basil, and Manchego cheese and serve. Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

RIBBONED ZUCCHINI SALAD



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Make and share this Ribboned Zucchini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs small zucchini, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 ounces frisee, trimmed and torn into small pieces (French curly endive)
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn in half lengthwise if large
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, torn into small pieces
12 kalamata olives or 12 other brine-cured black olives, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl.
  • Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold running water.
  • Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and spread in 1 layer, then gently roll up towel to absorb excess water and let stand 5 minutes more.
  • Whisk together oil, zest, juice, mustard, anchovy paste, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  • Add zucchini, frisée, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 551.5, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 2.9

ZUCCHINI AND WHITE BEAN CAESAR



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Ribbons of raw zucchini take well to the Caesar treatment in mostly no-cook dinner. If you have lots of summer squash, this easy summer meal is the answer.

Provided by Rebecca Firkser

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ small loaf crusty bread (such as country-style, ciabatta, or baguette)
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; plus more for serving (optional)
½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large egg yolks*
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus more for serving
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1½ oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving
1½ lb. zucchini (about 6 medium), shaved into ribbons lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
1 15.5-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini, butter, or navy), rinsed, patted dry
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Tear ½ small loaf crusty bread (such as country-style, ciabatta, or baguette) into 1" pieces (you should have about 4 cups). Heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bread and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Whisk together 2 large egg yolks*, 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 3 tsp. Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, starting drop by drop and increasing to a steady stream. (To keep the bowl from sliding as you whisk, set inside a snugly fitting saucepan or wrap a damp kitchen towel around base of bowl to stabilize.) Whisk until mixture is emulsified and achieves a consistency between heavy cream and mayonnaise. (Alternatively, you can use a food processor, first pulsing egg yolk mixture together, then running the motor while you gradually stream in oil.)
  • Finely chop 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, then sprinkle with salt and use the side of your knife to mash into a paste; scrape into egg yolk mixture. Add 1½ oz. Parmesan, finely grated, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. kosher salt, and lots of pepper; whisk to combine. Taste dressing and season with more salt and pepper if needed (dressing should be pretty assertive-we're about to add lots of bread, zucchini, and beans).
  • Place croutons, 1½ lb. zucchini (about 6 medium), shaved into ribbons lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, and one 15.5-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini, butter, or navy), rinsed, patted dry, in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Divide salad among plates and top with more Parmesan and lemon zest, season with more pepper, and drizzle with more oil if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over. *Raw egg is not recommended for infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems...or people who don't like raw eggs. Just use coddled egg yolks instead if needed.

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD



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Long, thin ribbons of garden-fresh zucchini pair beautifully with feta and dill in this raw and refreshing salad.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium zucchini, rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Using vegetable peeler or mandolin slicer, cut zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons.
  • In medium bowl, beat oil, vinegar, dill, mustard and honey with whisk until well blended. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Add zucchini; toss gently to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Divide zucchini evenly among 4 serving plates. Top each with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LEMONY ZUCCHINI RIBBONS



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Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab salad. Sprinkle the goat cheese or feta on top and dive in. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium zucchini
1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices; arrange on a serving plate., To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss lightly to coat. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM ZUCCHINI-BASIL SALAD



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This is the perfect recipe if you have a lot of zucchini to use up. It is important to thinly slice the zucchini, so I use the slicer on my box grater. I sometimes fill 4 baking sheets at a time. You can eat it warm or cold. I will eat this portion all by myself.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with some olive oil.
  • Combine thinly sliced zucchini and olive oil in a bowl. Spread zucchini slices out in a single layer on the baking sheets.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until zucchini are soft and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add basil and mix to combine. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 48.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm zucchini. Avoid zucchini that is bruised or has soft spots.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create zucchini ribbons. This is the easiest and quickest way to get thin, even ribbons.
  • If you don't have a vegetable peeler, you can use a sharp knife to slice the zucchini into thin ribbons. Be careful not to cut yourself.
  • Add other vegetables to your salad for a more colorful and flavorful dish. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots.
  • Use a light vinaigrette dressing to dress your salad. This will help to keep the zucchini ribbons crisp and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Serve your salad immediately or chill it for later. Zucchini salad is a great make-ahead dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Ribboned zucchini salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful salad, give ribboned zucchini salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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