Zucchini Salad Recipe (Gluten Free)
The textures and tangy, lemony flavors in this zucchini salad recipe are life-changing. Utterly delicious, simple, and so easy to make, it's one of my go-to gluten free summer salads that I want to serve with everything.
Ingredients
- 1-2 Zucchini sliced
- 3-4 tbsp feta or dairy free feta
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice your zucchini into ½” thick slices.
- Grill or Roast the zucchini:
- Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, until tender and slightly charred.
- Oven (Grill Pan): Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a grill pan in the oven to heat up. Arrange them in a single layer on the hot grill pan and roast for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and with grill marks.
- Arrange the roasted zucchini slices on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta and pine nuts evenly over the zucchini.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the platter. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Scatter the chopped fresh basil over the top.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the entire platter.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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