In the realm of summer salads, the Zucchini Tomato Salad reigns supreme, offering a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable dish is crafted with fresh, garden-ripe zucchini and tomatoes, each slice bursting with the essence of sunshine. The crisp crunch of the zucchini harmonizes perfectly with the juicy sweetness of the tomatoes, creating a textural contrast that dances on the palate.
This salad is a culinary canvas, adorned with an array of herbs and seasonings that elevate its taste to new heights. The aromatic blend of basil, oregano, and thyme infuses each bite with a Mediterranean flair. A drizzle of tangy lemon juice awakens the senses, while a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese adds a touch of umami richness.
But the Zucchini Tomato Salad is not just a static entity; it is a versatile chameleon that adapts to various culinary preferences. Some variations incorporate Kalamata olives, adding a briny depth to the salad. Others introduce crumbled feta cheese, whose tangy creaminess complements the other ingredients beautifully. And for those seeking a touch of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes ignites the taste buds with a subtle spiciness.
No matter which variation you choose, the Zucchini Tomato Salad promises a refreshing and satisfying culinary experience. Its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and delightful flavors make it a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or tofu. It also shines as a light and healthy lunch option, accompanied by a crusty baguette or a dollop of hummus.
So embark on a culinary adventure with the Zucchini Tomato Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to a summer paradise.
TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND AVOCADO SALAD
Whenever you make a dish with uncooked zucchini, be sure to slice or dice it finely, so that the zucchini can absorb the dressing or seasonings. I like to eat this salsa salad with rice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle the zucchini with salt, and drain in a colander for 15 minutes. Rinse if the zucchini tastes very salty, and drain on paper towels.
- Combine the tomatoes, chiles and cilantro in an attractive bowl. Combine the zucchini, avocado and lemon or lime juice and olive oil in another bowl. Taste and add salt if desired. Add to the tomatoes, and toss together gently. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve on lettuce leaves as a salad, or serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 426 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
HEIRLOOM TOMATO & ZUCCHINI SALAD
Tomato wedges give this salad a juicy bite. It's a great use of fresh herbs and veggies from your own garden or the farmers market. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in herbs., Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
What a better way to use those fresh veggies from the Farmers Market this summer. I found this in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine. I didn't think I'd like the raw zucchini but it was great.
Provided by gertc96
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium mixing bowl combine tomato, zucchini, green onions, basil, and Italian salad dressing. Toss lightly to mix.
- Line 4 salad plates with lettuce. Divide tomato mixture among plates. Sprinkle each serving with some of the cheese. Makes 4 servings.
ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CORN SALAD
Categories Salad Tomato Vegetable Side Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Lemon Basil Corn Zucchini Summer Healthy Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Working with 1 zucchini at a time, cut lengthwise into very thin (julienne) strips with slicer, turning zucchini and avoiding core. Discard core.
- Toss zucchini strips with 1 teaspoon salt and let drain in a colander set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
- Gently squeeze handfuls of zucchini to remove excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Add zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and basil and toss well.
ZUCCHINI TOMATO SALAD
Fresh-tasting tomatoes, zucchini, green pepper and onion are seasoned with garlic and parsley in this quick side dish that's served warm. "This recipe is great for the family that gardens because of the vegetables it uses," notes Kathy Fielder of Dallas, Texas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, zucchini, onion and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut it on bias into 12 slices of about the same size.
- Bring enough water to boil to cover zucchini slices when added. Add slices and cook 1 1/2 minutes; do not overcook. Drain.
- Cut away and discard core of tomato. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch slices.
- Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
- Arrange zucchini, tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine vinegar and oil in a bowl and stir. Sprinkle the sauce evenly over the salad. Garnish with basil sprigs or leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD
This is one of my adopted recipe. It stands as it is written. It is a great recipe for summer months when we have an abundance of zucchini and tomatoes. Give it a try soon!
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cube zucchini and wedge tomatoes.
- Add Italian dressing to lightly cover vegetables.
- For a zestier taste, add Italian seasonings and garlic powder.
ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Cut the halves across into 1/8-inch slices. Halve the tomatoes and scrape out the seeds. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss the zucchini and tomatoes together in a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and salt. Pour over the zucchini mixture and toss to coat well. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 56, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PURSLANE AND TOMATO
Categories Salad Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable Vegetarian Quick & Easy Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 to 6 first-course or side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill.
- Make dressing:
- Whisk together zest, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, and salt in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until dressing is emulsified. Whisk in pepper and parsley.
- Grill zucchini:
- Lightly brush zucchini all over with oil. When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill zucchini, cut sides down first, on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning once, until zucchini are just tender, 8 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and cool slightly, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Toss zucchini with purslane, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl. Serve immediately.
CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES
I love healthy food of all kinds, this salad has everything I love. This is healthy and so good for you, will be making this salad many times over. Enjoy. recipe and photo from All recipes.
Provided by Eileen Hineline
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a large salad bowl, mix together the cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve.
WARM ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD
I made this for lunch one day when there wasn't much in the fridge to eat, just a zucchini, a tomato, shredded cheese, and some old stuff in the cupboard. Came out pretty tasty. It was quick to make and didn't mess up the kitchen much, so I thought it was worth writing down and sharing.
Provided by blueberry_ricky
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 Farenheit, and get a glass pie dish.
- Slice zucchini lengthwise into ½ inch strips.
- Lay zucchini strips on bottom of pie plate to roughly cover the bottom. Small spaces are ok.
- Sprinkle ~1/3 to 1/2 cup of the croutons (I really just eyeballed it - a couple of handfuls).
- Slice the stem end of the tomato off, then slice the rest of the tomato into six ½ inch slices. Arrange the largest 5 slices around the edge, and put the smallest slice in the center.
- Sprinkle another layer of croutons, 1/3-1/2 cup or so.
- Drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil all around (again I just eyeballed it).
- Grind pepper over the top so the whole top is dusted lightly (~1/4 to 1/2 tsp worth, or to your liking).
- Sprinkle sea salt all around (again 1/4 to ½ tsp or to your liking).
- Cover with layer of whatever shredded cheeses you have.
- Bake in 450 F oven for about 11 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake until the cheese looks browned and sort of crispy ~3-5 minutes (or whenever it looks good to you - my croutons got pretty brown).
- Remove from oven. Slice, like a pie, between each tomato slices (i.e. into fifths).
- Remove piece with spatula, to plate or bowl and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette to your taste.
OVEN-DRIED TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories weekday, casseroles, appetizer, side dish
Time 3h30m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Combine 2 teaspoons olive oil and the orange oil in a small bowl. Brush the tomatoes with the oil mixture lightly on all sides and place, cut side down on 2 baking sheets. Bake until reduced to one-third of their original size, about 3 hours; tomatoes should still be plump.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl and toss in the tomatoes. In another bowl, whisk together the vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and basil. Add to the vegetables and toss.
- Preheat the broiler. Place the mixture in a shallow gratin dish or pie plate. Sprinkle with the goat cheese and broil until melted. Divide among 4 plates and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 218, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1082 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOMATO ZUCCHINI SALAD
This salad is more special then a plain green salad and hardly any fuss to put together.-Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine greens, tomato and zucchini in a salad bowl or plate. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm zucchini and tomatoes. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your salad.
- Slice the zucchini and tomatoes thinly. This will help them to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the dressing.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will give your salad a rich, flavorful base.
- Add some fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme. This will brighten up the flavor of the salad and make it even more refreshing.
- Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It's delicious either way!
Conclusion:
Zucchini tomato salad is a refreshing, flavorful salad that's perfect for summer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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