Best 9 Zucchini Slaw Recipes

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Zucchini slaw, a refreshing and versatile dish, offers a delightful twist to the classic coleslaw. Made with shredded zucchini, this slaw presents a unique texture and a burst of fresh flavors. Its versatility allows it to be served as a standalone salad, a flavorful side dish, or even as a topping for tacos, burgers, and sandwiches. This article presents three distinct zucchini slaw recipes, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. The "Classic Zucchini Slaw" recipe provides a traditional take on the dish, featuring a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard. The "Asian-Inspired Zucchini Slaw" incorporates Asian flavors with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, creating a savory and slightly sweet slaw. Lastly, the "Zucchini Slaw with Feta and Mint" introduces a Mediterranean twist, utilizing feta cheese, fresh mint, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Each recipe offers a unique culinary experience, ensuring that there's a perfect zucchini slaw for every occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI SLAW



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In Hickory, North Carolina, Nadeen Shrewsberry wouldn't think of squandering squash. "A friend gave me the recipe for this best-of-the-season slaw," she offers. "If you like the light taste of zucchini in a simple salad, you're sure to ask for a second helping of this one."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded and squeezed dry
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely shredded carrots
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE ZUCCHINI SLAW



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Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free vanilla yogurt provides a simple addition to this easy apple and zucchini side dish slaw - ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free vanilla yogurt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 small zucchini, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped apples
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower nuts

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt and orange peel in small bowl.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour yogurt mixture over zucchini mixture; stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ZUCCHINI SLAW



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used the overabundance zucchinis to make this healthy slaw. I used a mandolin to create long julienned strips of zucchini, carrots and red bell peppers.. This is a healthy raw foods!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb zucchini, seed and shredded into long strips
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon honey, for vegan use a couple drops of stevia (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix dressing ingredients together.
  • Mix slaw ingredients together.
  • Pour over slaw tossing to coat.
  • Chill for 1 hour.

ZUCCHINI SLAW



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Pair this light, crisp zucchini slaw with grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium zucchini
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1 Gala apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced if large

Steps:

  • Shred zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. (You should have about 4 cups.) Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture with your hands.
  • In a medium bowl, toss zucchini with stalk, apple, vinegar, sunflower seeds, and basil. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

LEMONY ZUCCHINI SLAW



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This salad of julienned zucchini is dressed in yogurt and tossed with a generous amount of lemon juice and zest. Use as many bright herbs as possible, or a single herb if you prefer, and chop them at the last minute.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds small zucchini or summer squash, preferably a mix of colors
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
2 tablespoons roughly chopped chervil
2 tablespoons roughly chopped mint
2 tablespoons roughly chopped sorrel
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, for garnish
3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted, for garnish

Steps:

  • Top and tail the zucchini. Julienne with a large knife, mandoline, food processor or spiralizer.
  • Transfer zucchini to a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and juice and toss well. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Add yogurt and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add chopped herbs and mix gently. Garnish with feta and pine nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 48, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 390 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ZUCCHINI SLAW



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This warm slaw makes a perfect topping for burgers, or it is wonderful all by itself!

Provided by MichelleB

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
½ medium onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook the zucchini and onion until onion is very tender. Mix in the Italian salad dressing and parsley, and continue cooking until heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ZUCCHINI COLE SLAW



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Yet another way to use the abundant garden zucchini. The dark green skin adds color contrast to the slaw.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium zucchini, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 head green cabbage or 1/2 head red cabbage, grated
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the zucchini, carrot, celery, pepper, and cabbage in a large bowl.
  • In small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; pour over the veggies.

SUMMER SALMON CAKES WITH ZUCCHINI FENNEL SLAW



Summer Salmon Cakes with Zucchini Fennel Slaw image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Seafood     Salmon     Fennel     Zucchini     Summer     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 1 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 pound skinless salmon fillet, chopped
4 Ritz or saltine crackers, coarsely crushed
1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 small fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, chives, mustard, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Stir together salmon, crackers, 3/4 cup zucchini, and half of mayonnaise mixture in another bowl.
  • Add fennel and remaining zucchini and lemon juice to mayonnaise mixture in medium bowl and toss to combine slaw.
  • Form salmon mixture into 2 (3-inch) patties. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, then cook salmon cakes, carefully turning once, until golden and salmon is just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
  • Serve with slaw.

CHARRED CORN TACOS WITH ZUCCHINI SLAW



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From Smittenkitchen.com, originally adapted from David Schuttenberg. This is just a basic vegetarian filling for tacos and I strongly encourage you to add on all of your favorite toppings (hot sauce, avocado, crema, salsa, etc)

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb red radish, trimmed
1 small zucchini
2 limes
salt
4 ears corn, husks removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans
3 tablespoons chopped epazote (if you can find it) or 3 tablespoons cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or another salty, crumbly cheese such as ricotta salata, feta)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut radishes and zucchini into tiny matchsticks with a mandoline. If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a peeler to peel thick ribbons down the long side of the zucchini. Stack the ribbons and cut them crosswise into thin matchsticks. Cut the radishes into a similar shape by hand. Toss radishes and zucchini together. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the radish and season with salt to taste. Add more lime juice if desired. Set aside.
  • Over a hot grill or an open gas-stove flame char the ears of corn until well-blackened but not completely burnt. If you're using the burner method, you'll probably, quickly, notice that corn likes to pop and snap, occasionally spraying you with splats of corn. It's a little scary, which is I why I suggest you remove anyone small and easily harmed before you begin. However, I found the charred corn flavor to be completely worth the scare and hope you do too.
  • Remove cobs from heat, and when cool enough to handle, shave off kernels using a large knife and reserve.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Melt the butter and oil together and once hot, add the onion. Cook the onion for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the beans and sauté until hot, about three to five minutes. Turn heat to high, add the charred kernels of corn to the mixture, and toss to combine until heated through. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the corn mixture, and use the juice to scrape up any stuck bits. Season the corn mixture with salt and chili powder. Stir in chopped herbs.
  • Heat your tortillas by placing them one at a time directly on a gas stove burner, using tongs to flip them after a minute or starting to brown and blister.
  • Fill each taco with a few small spoonfuls of the corn mixture and slaw. Top with a spoonful of crumbled cheese. Serve with an extra lime wedge on the side, and whatever fixings you like (sour cream, avocado wedges, etc. See above).

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the zucchini. This will help the slaw to be light and airy.
  • Add other vegetables to the slaw, such as shredded carrots, red cabbage, or bell peppers. This will add color, flavor, and nutrition.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing should be tangy and sweet, with a bit of spice. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey is a good option.
  • Chill the slaw before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the slaw to become more refreshing.
  • Serve the slaw as a side dish or main course. It's also a great addition to tacos, sandwiches, or wraps.

Conclusion:

Zucchini slaw is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that's perfect for summer. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give zucchini slaw a try.

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