Best 8 Zucchini Salad With Herbs And Red Onion Recipes

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Zucchini salad with herbs and red onion is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The combination of sweet zucchini, tangy red onion, and aromatic herbs creates a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy side dish or a flavorful addition to your next meal, this zucchini salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH RED ONION



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Raw zucchini, sliced into ribbons with a peeler, is mild-tasting; a short soak in vinegar and oil mellows and softens the onion but leaves enough bite to keep it interesting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds total)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in onion, and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, slice zucchini into paper-thin ribbons, avoiding seeds. Add to bowl with dressing, season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH HERBS AND RED ONION



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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

4 cups water
½ red onion, finely chopped
7 small fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

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

ZUCCHINI SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 small zucchini, trimmed and thinly sliced into half moons
3 cups loosely packed frisee (French curly endive), trimmed and torn into small pieces
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn in 1/2 lengthwise if large
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
12 kalamata olives, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • Whisk together zest, juice, mustard, honey, anchovy paste, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add zucchini, frisee, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

HEAVENLY ZUCCHINI SALAD



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We always have an overabundance of zucchini in our garden, so I came up with this tasty recipe to use some of the bounty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 small sweet pickles, chopped
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
SALAD DRESSING:
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salad dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH HERBS AND RED ONION



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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     Zucchini Salad

Time 47m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
½ red onion, finely chopped
7 small fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

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

TOMATO, ONION AND ZUCCHINI SALAD



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Provided by Kristin H. R. Small

Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Basil     Zucchini     Summer     Bon Appétit     Georgia

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large tomatoes,sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place alternating slices of tomatoes, zucchini and onion on serving platter. Sprinkle with herbs. Whisk together oil and vinegar and pour over salad. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 and up to 4 hours.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND PARSLEY



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Make and share this White Bean Salad with Red Onion and Parsley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeckyF

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
1/2 red onion
3/4 cup sliced radish
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
red leaf lettuce
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped chives (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND PARSLEY: In sieve or colander, rinse beans under cold running water; drain.
  • Thinly slice onion and separate into rings.
  • In salad bowl, combine beans, onion, radishes, garlic, parsley and vinaigrette; toss to mix.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • (Salad can be prepared to this point and refrigerated for up to 1 day.) At serving time, arrange salad on a bed of red lettuce.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.
  • CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE: In bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; Stir in fresh herbs (if using).
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 weel.
  • Makes about 1 cup.
  • KEEP THIS DRESSING ON HAND IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO USE ON A VARIETY OF SALADS.
  • RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 858.2, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 7.6

RIBBONED ZUCCHINI SALAD



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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).

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young zucchini. Look for zucchini that is firm and has a deep green color.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Just reduce the amount you use by half.
  • If you don't have red onion, you can use a white or yellow onion instead. However, red onion has a slightly sweeter flavor that pairs well with the zucchini.
  • You can add other vegetables to this salad, such as diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
  • If you want a more substantial salad, you can add some cooked protein, such as grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This zucchini salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you have some fresh zucchini, give this salad a try!

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