Zucchini Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Zucchini Salad
10 min.
4
141kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Zucchini Salad, a refreshing and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its gluten-free and dairy-free profile, this salad is not only a culinary delight but also a guilt-free indulgence, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a quick and easy option for busy weeknights or a delightful addition to your next gathering.

This salad features a medley of fresh herbs, including basil, parsley, and mint, which infuse each bite with a burst of aromatic goodness. The crunch of thinly sliced zucchini and frisée adds a satisfying texture, while the kalamata olives lend a briny depth that perfectly complements the tangy dressing made from Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and sherry vinegar. A hint of anchovy paste enhances the umami flavor, making this dish truly irresistible.

Whether you serve it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light starter, this Zucchini Salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. Perfect for summer picnics, casual dinners, or as a refreshing snack, it’s a versatile recipe that showcases the best of seasonal produce. Treat yourself to a bowl of this delicious salad and experience the delightful harmony of flavors and textures that it offers.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon anchovy paste 
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup basil leaves fresh loosely packed
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh loosely packed
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh loosely packed
  • cups frisée french loosely packed trimmed curly endive
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 12  kalamata olives pitted thinly sliced lengthwise
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • small onion red halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon sherry vinegar 
  • small zucchini trimmed thinly sliced into half moons

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together zest, juice, mustard, honey, anchovy paste, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  2. Add zucchini, frisee, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein7.91%
Fat56.7%
Carbs35.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.07
Glycemic Load
3.17
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.710869774222%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.24mg
Hesperetin
1.37mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
8.53mg
Luteolin
1.26mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
1.15mg
Myricetin
0.57mg
Quercetin
8.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.33kcal
7.07%
Fat:9.58g
14.74%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.62%
Carbohydrates:13.45g
4.48%
Net Carbohydrates:9.56g
3.48%
Sugar:8.32g
9.24%
Cholesterol:1.27mg
0.43%
Sodium:298.64mg
12.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.01g
6.01%
Vitamin K:188.01µg
179.05%
Vitamin A:2886.96IU
57.74%
Vitamin C:37.28mg
45.18%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.04%
Folate:80.12µg
20.03%
Vitamin E:2.54mg
16.92%
Fiber:3.89g
15.57%
Potassium:501.7mg
14.33%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.06%
Copper:0.22mg
10.8%
Magnesium:39.6mg
9.9%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.97%
Calcium:86.79mg
8.68%
Iron:1.42mg
7.86%
Phosphorus:72.65mg
7.26%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.19%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.13%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.44%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.32%
Selenium:2.48µg
3.54%