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Zucchini Noodle Salad

This Zucchini Noodle Salad is a fresh and healthy dish made with spiralized zucchini, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and light homemade dressing. Perfect for healthy lunches, zucchini pasta recipes, and refreshing summer meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Salad Ingredients
  • 3 medium zucchini spiralized
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
  • Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Grilled chicken
  • Avocado
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Olives
  • Red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Spiralize zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
  2. Pat zucchini noodles lightly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Top with feta cheese and any optional add-ins if desired.
  7. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Best served fresh for crisp texture.
  • Do not overdress the salad to avoid watery zucchini noodles.
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Use fresh basil or parsley for best flavor.
  • Great healthy option for zucchini spaghetti recipe and zucchini pasta recipes.