Best 13 Tomato Zucchini Salad Recipes

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in herbs., Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle the zucchini with salt, and drain in a colander for 15 minutes. Rinse if the zucchini tastes very salty, and drain on paper towels.
• Combine the tomatoes, chiles and cilantro in an attractive bowl. Combine the zucchini, avocado and lemon or lime juice and olive oil in another bowl. Taste and add salt if desired. Add to the tomatoes, and toss together gently. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve on lettuce leaves as a salad, or serve over rice.

TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl combine tomato, zucchini, green onions, basil, and Italian salad dressing. Toss lightly to mix.
• Line 4 salad plates with lettuce. Divide tomato mixture among plates. Sprinkle each serving with some of the cheese. Makes 4 servings.

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Working with 1 zucchini at a time, cut lengthwise into very thin (julienne) strips with slicer, turning zucchini and avoiding core. Discard core.
• Toss zucchini strips with 1 teaspoon salt and let drain in a colander set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
• Gently squeeze handfuls of zucchini to remove excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
• Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Add zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and basil and toss well.

ZUCCHINI TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, zucchini, onion and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut it on bias into 12 slices of about the same size.
• Bring enough water to boil to cover zucchini slices when added. Add slices and cook 1 1/2 minutes; do not overcook. Drain.
• Cut away and discard core of tomato. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch slices.
• Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
• Arrange zucchini, tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine vinegar and oil in a bowl and stir. Sprinkle the sauce evenly over the salad. Garnish with basil sprigs or leaves and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Cut the halves across into 1/8-inch slices. Halve the tomatoes and scrape out the seeds. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss the zucchini and tomatoes together in a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and salt. Pour over the zucchini mixture and toss to coat well. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cube zucchini and wedge tomatoes.
• Add Italian dressing to lightly cover vegetables.
• For a zestier taste, add Italian seasonings and garlic powder.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PURSLANE AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill.
• Make dressing:
• Whisk together zest, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, and salt in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until dressing is emulsified. Whisk in pepper and parsley.
• Grill zucchini:
• Lightly brush zucchini all over with oil. When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill zucchini, cut sides down first, on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning once, until zucchini are just tender, 8 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and cool slightly, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Toss zucchini with purslane, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

WARM ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 Farenheit, and get a glass pie dish.
• Slice zucchini lengthwise into ½ inch strips.
• Lay zucchini strips on bottom of pie plate to roughly cover the bottom. Small spaces are ok.
• Sprinkle ~1/3 to 1/2 cup of the croutons (I really just eyeballed it - a couple of handfuls).
• Slice the stem end of the tomato off, then slice the rest of the tomato into six ½ inch slices. Arrange the largest 5 slices around the edge, and put the smallest slice in the center.
• Sprinkle another layer of croutons, 1/3-1/2 cup or so.
• Drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil all around (again I just eyeballed it).
• Grind pepper over the top so the whole top is dusted lightly (~1/4 to 1/2 tsp worth, or to your liking).
• Sprinkle sea salt all around (again 1/4 to ½ tsp or to your liking).
• Cover with layer of whatever shredded cheeses you have.
• Bake in 450 F oven for about 11 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake until the cheese looks browned and sort of crispy ~3-5 minutes (or whenever it looks good to you - my croutons got pretty brown).
• Remove from oven. Slice, like a pie, between each tomato slices (i.e. into fifths).
• Remove piece with spatula, to plate or bowl and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette to your taste.

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• 1. In a large salad bowl, mix together the cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve.

OVEN-DRIED TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Combine 2 teaspoons olive oil and the orange oil in a small bowl. Brush the tomatoes with the oil mixture lightly on all sides and place, cut side down on 2 baking sheets. Bake until reduced to one-third of their original size, about 3 hours; tomatoes should still be plump.
• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl and toss in the tomatoes. In another bowl, whisk together the vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and basil. Add to the vegetables and toss.
• Preheat the broiler. Place the mixture in a shallow gratin dish or pie plate. Sprinkle with the goat cheese and broil until melted. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine greens, tomato and zucchini in a salad bowl or plate. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad.