Raise your hand if you own a garden (or if you’re the lucky-duck neighbour of someone who does) and you’re in zucchini overload.
Raise it again if you’re going to roll your eyes the next time someone suggests making zucchini bread.
That’s what I thought.
I’m here to help.
This raw zucchini salad is perfecto for the ridiculously hot weather we’ve been having. Not one ounce of cooking needed.
Zucchini, Summer Squash and Feta Salad
Serves | 4-6 |
Prep time | 15 minutes |
Website | Adapted from Cooking Light |
Ingredients
- 2 Small zucchini (sliced thinly lengthwise )
- 2 Small summer squash (sliced thinly lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint (finely chopped)
- 75g feta cheese (finely crumbled)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated - about half a lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea or kosher salt
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Note
I used a mandolin to slice the zucchini and squash, but a vegetable peeler would work well too.
Directions
1. | Shave zucchini and squash lengthwise into 1/8 inch slices. |
2. | Toss 1/4 tsp of salt with shaved zucchini and squash and set aside for 10 minutes. Drain any excess water from the bowl. |
3. | Combine lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice and mint in a small bowl and whisk together. |
4. | Toss zucchini and squash with dressing and adjust seasoning with s&p |
5. | Transfer salad to large plate, top with crumbled feta and serve immediately. |
These zucchini fritters involve frying. Meaning, they’re automatically delicious.
Zucchini Fritters
Serves | 10 fritters |
Prep time | 15 minutes |
Cook time | 10 minutes |
Total time | 25 minutes |
Website | Adapted from Smitten Kitchen |
Ingredients
- 2 Medium zucchini (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
- 1 Medium shallot (finely diced)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- freshly ground black pepper
- Canola oil (for frying)
Note
I used my food processor's grater attachment for this recipe. It worked like a dream. You can just as easily (but not as quickly!) use a box grater.
Directions
While these fritters are great on their own, a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt with a touch of added lemon zest and/or garlic would be a great and simple accompaniment.
Check out what I did with them. Used the same cast iron pan with the leftover oil to make roasted tomatoes, then used the tomatoes and an over-easy egg as a topper.
Lordie this was good.
Now, making these two recipes will rid you of 6 whole zucchinis (and/or summer squash)!
You’re welcome 😉
Erin
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momgateway says
Yes, I have a garden and LOTS of zucchini … You got me with the RAW zucchini salad….it looks so pretty and delicious!
Anonymous says
Thank you! Would love to hear how it turns out.
Anonymous says
Definitely want to try this scrumptious salad.I copied the recipe,so now I just need to get ALL the ingredients and assemble them into this wonderful summer salad. Getting everything together and assembling them is my biggest endeavour, but believe me,all my effort will be worth it when all the ingredients come together and taste'” divine'”.Thanks for the recipe Erin!!
Cameron Yule says
I’d even this !!!
Richelle says
Amazing! Would love to interview you guys and do a little write up on The DP…
howt1653 says
We are flattered and definitely GAME for that Richelle! Let’s set it up.