Description
Brighten up your summer meals with this Italian Shaved Zucchini Salad with Feta. This refreshing dish combines delicate ribbons of zucchini, tangy feta, and fresh herbs, all brought together by a zesty lemon dressing. It’s quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes—and serves as an excellent side for grilled meats or as a light lunch on its own. With vibrant flavors and a healthy profile, this salad is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or casual weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis (shaved)
- 2 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp dill (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
- ½ large lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, shave the zucchini into thin ribbons.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt; whisk until well blended.
- Add the zucchini ribbons to the dressing and toss gently to coat. Allow them to marinate for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated zucchini on a serving plate, twisting strands for visual appeal. Top with crumbled feta, dill, and chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg