Description
A light and refreshing Italian Shaved Zucchini Salad featuring thinly sliced zucchini ribbons tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs for a burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini (shaved into thin ribbons)
- 2 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp dill (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
Dressing
- ½ large lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Shave the Zucchini: Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, finely shave the zucchini into very thin ribbons, careful to keep them intact without ripping for the best texture.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Toss the Zucchini: Add the shaved zucchini ribbons to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes so the zucchini absorbs the flavors.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange the marinated zucchini ribbons in a serving bowl or plate, twisting some strands to form circular shapes for visual appeal.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, and finely chopped chives over the top, then serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful salad.
Notes
- Use a mandolin or vegetable peeler for the thinnest zucchini ribbons.
- Letting the zucchini sit in the dressing softens it slightly, enhancing flavor and texture.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on the saltiness of the feta cheese used.
- For a vegan option, omit feta or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian salad, shaved zucchini salad, feta cheese salad, summer salad, fresh zucchini, lemon dressing, easy salad recipe
