Easy Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Feta
Shaved zucchini ribbons, feta, and sunflower seeds with a light lemon herb dressing makes a delicious side salad for Summer... or any time of the year!
Equipment
- Vegetable peeler or Mandolin
Ingredients
- 2-4 Zucchinis 2 larger or 4 small
- 1/2 tsp Salt for bringing out moisture in zucchini
- 1/4 cup (or less) Feta crumbled
- 2 tbsp Sunflower Seeds
Lemon Herb Dressing
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice half a lemon
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
- 1/2 tbsp Fresh Thyme chopped
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Chives chopped
- 1/4 tsp Granulated Garlic
- 1/4 tsp White Pepper optional
Instructions
- In a colander, peel the zucchini into ribbons by using a vegetable peeler. Peel in one section from one end to the other until the seeds are exposed. Turn the zucchini a quarter of a turn. Start peeling that side until you hit the seeds. Repeat this 2 more times until you peel 4 sides of the zucchini. Discard the seedy core.
- To extract the water from the zucchini, sprinkle with the salt. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- While zucchini is resting, make the dressing. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, granulated garlic, and pepper (if using).
- After the 30 minutes, either pat dry the zucchini, or lay them out on a paper towel to absorb the water.
- Place zucchini ribbons on a serving platter or shallow dish. Don't pile up the ribbons in a bowl, you don't want to squish them. Sprinkle on the feta. Drizzle on desired amount of dressing. Top with sunflower seeds. Enjoy!
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Notes
This salad is best made right before serving.
Don't like feta? Sub shaved Parmesan or goat cheese.
Sub any herbs in this recipe. Dill would be tasty too.
No fresh herbs? Dried will work, just make sure to cut the measurements as dried herbs are far more concentrated than fresh, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 0.4mg
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