RAW ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH MINT, POMEGRANATE AND LEMON-YOGURT DRESSING

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Summer is here, so let's take advantage of it! You don't always have to cook your summer squash, especially when the last thing you want to do is turn on a stove. This fast and easy recipe makes raw zucchini the star. The key is to pump up the vegetable's subtle flavor with fragrant mint, crunchy pomegranate seeds and a creamy and bright dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 long red chile, such as a Fresno chile (about 1 ounce), thinly sliced crosswise
1 bunch mint, leaves torn
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds), thinly sliced into rounds on a mandoline
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
Olive oil, for drizzling
Pomegranate molasses, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Put the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chile, half of the mint and 2 tablespoons of water in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and combine with a spoon. Add the zucchini and toss to coat.
  • Top with the remaining mint, pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Drizzle with olive oil and pomegranate molasses and serve.

Frank Pattott
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and it pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or fish.


Imtiaj rinku
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but it's so delicious.


Michael Kisel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have a few extra zucchini in the fridge, so this salad is a lifesaver.


Michael Feaster
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!


Honaija Akter
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The mint and pomegranate add a nice touch.


Qamar Sajjad
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kri_Sa Shakya
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Lucy Eisenbeiser
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. The lemon yogurt dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Regina Miller
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Kenya all Updates
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This zucchini salad is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect, and it's a great way to use up all that fresh zucchini from the garden.