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Roasted Zucchini Salad Recipe

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This Roasted Zucchini Salad is a light, flavorful dish featuring tender zucchini strips with charred grill marks, tossed in a zesty olive oil, lemon, garlic, and parsley dressing. Perfect as a warm or cold side salad, this recipe is simple, healthy, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

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Zucchini

  • 4 medium zucchini

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice zucchini: Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and then slice them into thin strips to prepare for grilling.
  2. Fry zucchini: Preheat a large, non-stick griddle pan over medium-high heat. Without adding any oil, place the zucchini strips on the pan and fry them for about 3 minutes on each side until they develop brown grill marks and soften slightly.
  3. Make the dressing: While the zucchini cooks, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, finely chopped garlic, chopped parsley, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
  4. Mix zucchini with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the warm grilled zucchini strips, toss gently to coat evenly, and serve the salad warm or chilled according to your preference.

Notes

  • You can substitute parsley with fresh basil or mint for a different flavor profile.
  • For added texture, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts on top before serving.
  • This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a light vegetarian main course.
  • If zucchini is not in season, yellow summer squash makes a good alternative.
  • Adjust lemon juice and salt according to your taste preference.

Keywords: Zucchini salad, grilled zucchini, roasted zucchini salad, healthy side dish, Mediterranean salad, lemon garlic dressing

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