Zucchini Salad with Herbs and Red Onion

Aug 10, 2025
by Adela Reichert
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

2 mins
TOTAL TIME

47 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

6

Embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Zucchini Salad. Delicate ribbons of zucchini mingle with the sharp bite of red onion and the bright notes of fresh herbs, creating a symphony of taste and texture.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

4 cups water

0.5 red onion, finely chopped

7 small fresh zucchini, thinly sliced

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste

0.5 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

6 g
Fiber

2 g
Protein

2 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

45 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

9 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 mins

Prepare the Red Onion: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Place the finely chopped red onion in a sieve and submerge it in the boiling water for 1 minute to blanch. (1 minute)

02

Step

0 mins

Cool the onion immediately under running cold water and set aside to drain.

03

Step

0 mins

Blanch the Zucchini: Return the water to a boil. Gently place the thinly sliced zucchini into the boiling water and cook for only 30 seconds to retain its crispness. (30 seconds)

04

Step

30 mins

Immediately remove the zucchini and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Gently move the zucchini around to ensure even cooling. Drain well and allow to drip dry.

05

Step

Combine and Dress: In a salad bowl, delicately combine the blanched zucchini, fresh mint, and fresh basil.

06

Step

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to create a vibrant dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

07

Step

Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. (30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding toasted pine nuts or crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
Blanching the red onion helps to mellow its sharpness, but if you prefer a more intense flavor, you can skip this step. Be sure to slice the red onion very thinly.
Use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can find; it makes a big difference in the overall flavor of the salad.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.

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