Best 2 Zucchini Noodle Salad Recipes

Zucchini Noodle Salad, a refreshing and flavorful summer dish, is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the season's bounty. Made with spiralized zucchini noodles, this salad is a healthy and light alternative to pasta salad. It's also packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing that brings all the flavors together.

In this article, you'll find three variations of this versatile salad. The classic Zucchini Noodle Salad is made with a simple vinaigrette dressing and fresh herbs. The Asian-Inspired Zucchini Noodle Salad adds a touch of Asian flavors with a sesame-ginger dressing and crunchy peanuts. And the Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodle Salad is creamy and indulgent, with a rich avocado pesto dressing.

Each recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy dinner option, these Zucchini Noodle Salads are sure to please.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMON-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette image

This is a healthy, simple, and easy zucchini noodle (or zoodle) salad that is suitable for your personalization. For variation, feel free to top with feta cheese, parmesan, chopped walnuts, chile flakes, whatever suits your palate.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

Whisk lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until vinaigrette emulsifies; set aside.
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using the thin blade. The strands will be very long, so cut them into manageable lengths with kitchen shears. Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl and add cilantro.
Pour the vinaigrette over the noodles right before serving. Toss to gently coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD

Zucchini Noodle Salad image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
20 grape tomatoes, halved
2 large zucchini, at least 1 1/2 inches thick, spiral cut into noodles
2 ears yellow corn, kernels cut off the cobs
1 large carrot, at least 1 1/2 inches thick, spiral cut into noodles
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 bunch fresh basil, sliced into chiffonade

Steps:

Whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl to make a vinaigrette.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, zucchini, corn and carrots. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and stir to combine. Add the feta and basil and season with salt and pepper.
Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips:

Use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles quickly and easily. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can also use a julienne peeler or a mandoline slicer.
Choose firm, fresh zucchini for the best results. Overripe zucchini will be too soft and watery.
Blanch the zucchini noodles briefly in boiling water to help them retain their color and texture.
Rinse the zucchini noodles with cold water after blanching to stop the cooking process.
Use a variety of vegetables and herbs in your salad for a colorful and flavorful dish.
Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Zucchini noodle salad is a great make-ahead meal. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Zucchini noodle salad is a healthy, refreshing, and delicious dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright colors and variety of flavors, zucchini noodle salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.