Description
Michael Symon’s zucchini salad blends Mediterranean flavors with crisp, fresh ingredients. Herbal notes and tangy feta complement grilled zucchini, offering a delightful summer dish you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 zucchini (small to medium), sliced into thin rounds
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced fine
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and combine all listed ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the zucchini is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Allow the prepared dish to rest at ambient temperature for approximately 20 minutes, which helps the flavors meld and ingredients reach an optimal serving consistency.
- Transfer any remaining portions to an airtight storage container and refrigerate promptly to maintain freshness and prevent potential bacterial growth.
- When ready to serve, remove the container from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for roughly 20 minutes to restore its ideal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Choose young zucchinis with smooth, unblemished skin for the most tender texture.
- Slice veggies uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent flavor distribution.
- Store leftover zucchini salad in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Rinse zucchini thoroughly under cool water to remove any potential dirt or residue before preparation.
- Drain excess moisture after slicing to prevent a watery consistency in the final dish.
- Experiment with additional herbs like basil or thyme for personalized flavor enhancement.
- Remove stems and ends of zucchini before cutting to ensure clean, professional-looking rounds.
- Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to help achieve a crisp, appetizing texture.
- Consider using a mandoline slicer for precise, consistent zucchini cuts if available.
- Allow salad to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg