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Zucchini Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing Spanish-style zucchini salad, perfect as a light side dish or a delightful tapa served on crusty bread. This recipe, adapted from a cherished family cookbook, features tender zucchini with a burst of garlic and bright flavors. Easily customizable, it's ready in under 30 minutes (plus chilling time) and is guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 313 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Zucchini Salad

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How to Make Zucchini Salad

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 halved garlic clove and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes). Discard the garlic clove.
  2. Add 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced, to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes). (Optional: Add 4 drained and chopped anchovy fillets for a more robust flavor at this stage.)
  3. Transfer the zucchini and oil to a medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Gently toss to combine. Allow the salad to cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Remove from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving to allow it to come to room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g

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