LEMON ZUCCHINI AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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A very healthy, simple salad that works well next to a filet of steak or grilled tuna melt. Amount of vinegar and oil may be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Sarah W

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 twist lemon peel for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the zucchini slices into a steamer basket and set over one inch of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the steamer and cool slightly.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the zucchini and cucumber slices. In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the zucchini and cucumber. Toss to coat, then garnish with lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 11.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Adibe Jadidiah
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon, zucchini, and cucumber. The dressing is also perfect, not too heavy or overpowering.


MAlik QAisAr
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables, and they love the dressing.


Todd S. Sallomi
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy dinner. It's also great for meal prep, as it will keep well in the refrigerator for a few days.


N Pouln
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of feta cheese or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Juliar Ewoe Kudoafor
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy summer lunch. It's also a great way to use up any extra zucchini or cucumbers you have lying around.


Anand Rai
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon, zucchini, and cucumber. The dressing is also perfect, not too heavy or overpowering.


Mixoficecreaminabowl 4665
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables, and they love the dressing.


Nawab Saqi
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy dinner. It's also great for meal prep, as it will keep well in the refrigerator for a few days.


Deb Libby
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of feta cheese or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Sam Lyrics
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy summer lunch. It's also a great way to use up any extra zucchini or cucumbers you have lying around.


ese emma
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Mr Toxic
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of lemon, zucchini, and cucumber.


Lartiness Iam
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. The dressing is especially good.


Lucy Dempster
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon, zucchini, and cucumber. The dressing is also perfect, not too heavy or overpowering.


Aalana Leuma
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Deward Whiteman
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the mint, which gave the salad a nice fresh flavor.


WBF TRELL
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it's also so easy to make.


Linda Thomas
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this salad changed my mind! The zucchini is so tender and flavorful, and the combination of flavors in the dressing is perfect.


Christopher Rodgers
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! It's so refreshing and light, and the lemon-tahini dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.