I picked up a bunch of zucchini on the weekend and I was thinking about making a raw zucchini salad. I have used zucchini in salads before though mostly thinly sliced and I was thinking that grating it would also be nice. With the Taste of the Danforth Greek food event coming up this weekend here in Toronto I have been thinking about Greek flavours a lot and a Greek style zucchini salad was sounding good. Some of the first things that come to mind when I think about Greek food are extra virgin olive oil, feta, lemons, dill and mint so I added all of them to the salad along with some garlic and a green onion to round things out. This salad was really easy to make and it came together in almost no time. The key to this salad though is letting it chill in the fridge for a couple of hours to over night to let the flavours come out and mingle so you will want to plan on making it ahead of time. Once the flavours have had a chance to come out this salad is really amazing! The salty feta, tart lemon and herbs really come together to make this salad nice and bright and vibrant and light and fresh and good. This salad is nice and refreshing when served still chilled from the fridge on warm summer days.
Greek Style Zucchini Salad
ingredients
- 1/2 pound zucchini (grated)
- 1 tablespoon mint (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta (crumbled)
- 1/2 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Mix the zucchini, mint, dill,green onions and feta in a large bowl.
- Mix the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the salad and the dressing.
- Chill in the fridge for several hours to overnight before serving.
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VeggieGirl says
August 5, 2009 at 11:54 pmI've been making zucchini salads and "pasta" like crazy lately!! They're so fresh and abundant. Love your creation, as always!!
Marysol says
August 6, 2009 at 12:29 amWell, would you look at that (I'm giving this my best Jack Benny look).
Kevin, my ideas for zucchini lately needed a major kick in the pants, so this is very timely. And it helps that I already have all of the ingredients. Looks mighty fine!
Anncoo says
August 6, 2009 at 12:32 amI would definitely want to try this out. Its really look good!
A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
August 6, 2009 at 1:31 amThe Salad looks so refreshing, & easy to make.
Kerstin says
August 6, 2009 at 2:02 amWhat a pretty refreshing salad – love your Greek twist and the feta in it!
lisa (dandysugar) says
August 6, 2009 at 2:06 amThis dish looks so fresh and healthy!
Elizabeth says
August 6, 2009 at 2:47 amThis looks like it would be a great accompaniment to the greek chicken sandwiches I plan on making later this week. I love feta with veggies!
noobcook says
August 6, 2009 at 3:08 amThis looks super refreshing and cheery.
Nina Timm says
August 6, 2009 at 3:15 amI like the idea of the grated zucchini…it is a refreshing change to the normal slices. Love the Greek flavors that you have added!!
Caro says
August 6, 2009 at 3:24 amHeading to the kitchen – that's supper tonight sorted!
Lin says
August 6, 2009 at 3:39 amSounds wonderful!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
August 6, 2009 at 4:18 amWith feta and dill, you can't go wrong! That salad looks fabulous!
Cheers,
Rosa
♥peachkins♥ says
August 6, 2009 at 4:52 amYour salad looks perfect,as always!
Jenn says
August 6, 2009 at 5:03 amI love zucchini. I'm always try ing to find new way to use them. This is perfect for a summer meal.
The Culinary Chase says
August 6, 2009 at 8:23 amKevin, this looks sooooo delicious! I am definitely going to make this! Love all the ingredients. Cheers!
Sam Sotiropoulos says
August 6, 2009 at 9:57 amOpa, Kevin! Looks good. 🙂 Will you be going to the taste this year? Sne dme an email and let me know. Perhaps we can hook up?
Jacqueline says
August 6, 2009 at 9:58 amA good choice of flavours Kevin!
Jennifer says
August 6, 2009 at 10:54 amThis is the first greek style salad made with zucchini Ive seen! I love it, need to try!! Stunning picture too, vibrant!
ttfn300 says
August 6, 2009 at 12:38 pmfresh and tasty, a perfect dish for summer 🙂
pigpigscorner says
August 6, 2009 at 12:41 pmAnother great use of zucchini! Delicious!
Cookin' Canuck says
August 6, 2009 at 1:03 pmWhat an easy, original way to use zucchini. I am always looking for new ways to use my bumper crop of zucchini.
Katerina says
August 6, 2009 at 2:18 pmThis looks great! I am so glad it is zucchini season, I know a lot of people lament the surplus but I just love it and eat it in abundance all year long.
Cooking with Michele says
August 6, 2009 at 2:33 pmI'm swimming in zucchini thanks to a ridiculously successful garden this year, so will make this for my dinner party this weekend, along with my fried shoestring zucchini that is delicious and addictive:
http://cookingwithmichele.blogspot.com/2009/08/fried-shoestring-zucchini.html
Dawn says
August 6, 2009 at 3:46 pmwhat a great way to eat your veggies. I would love to add some carrots to this…think it would work?
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
August 6, 2009 at 5:21 pmThis looks incredible!! What a perfect summer salad!!
Gloria says
August 6, 2009 at 5:58 pmang guess what i have in the refridgerator yes, zucchini….gonna try this recipe today…..thanks 4 sharing.
The Duo Dishes says
August 6, 2009 at 7:28 pmThis is so nice! Never though to eat zukes this way.
Maria says
August 6, 2009 at 8:05 pmGreat way to use up the summer zucchini! I have everything for this at home! Thanks!
Yasmeen says
August 7, 2009 at 1:52 amVery creative and fresh salad,love the cheesey bits of feta 😛
Cara says
August 7, 2009 at 11:34 amsounds very refreshing indeed, I love raw zucchini salads.
Soma says
August 7, 2009 at 2:40 pmVery Innovative! I found another kind of squash here the other day, almost like zucchini, but not as green & they were so sweet almost tasted like a cucumber. this recipe would be great with that.
mirela says
August 7, 2009 at 2:46 pmMy friend just made this salad yesterday, after I printed your recipe for her! I got a taste of it today, after it sat for a night in the fridge. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Thank you so much!
Deborah says
August 7, 2009 at 11:23 pmA great way to use up my zucchini!
Sara says
August 8, 2009 at 6:39 pmMmm, this looks so good! I love greek zucchini dishes, and this is definitely the time of year to be using up all those zucchinis!
Anonymous says
August 8, 2009 at 8:58 pmAny dish that combines zucchini, feta and mint works for me!
vangogh says
August 12, 2009 at 6:11 pmthank you for the new and interesting way to take advantage of the summer's bounty of fresh zucchini. I added cannellini beans just for kicks. on a mound of greens it's a complete summertime meal
The Food Hunter says
August 14, 2009 at 6:03 pmThis is great. I bought a bunch of zucchini last night. I can't wait to try this recipe.
Sam says
August 26, 2009 at 1:50 pmKevin – Hi! I love your recipes – I have quite a few printed out to try. I made this one the other day and it has gone into my "favorite recipes" folder. Love it! Thanks for all the wonderful food ideas and the beautiful pictures.
Aladdin's Cave keepster says
December 27, 2009 at 4:08 pmHello Kevin! Recently found your blog…it's AMAZING!!!For someone who was bored with his meals you've realy sproused things up!
I regulary make your recipes and they always are great! Keep up the good work!
Debbie says
February 2, 2010 at 6:54 pmI just made this because I am dying for a little taste of summer. Thanks! it was delicious!
Anonymous says
May 3, 2010 at 8:17 pmI would love to scoop this over some Greek Yogurt!
Anonymous says
July 17, 2011 at 3:00 amThis is so delicious and easy! I had a couple of girlfriends I hadn't seen for 40 years (!) over for lunch and made several different salads. Because I had some zucchini from the farmers market, I thought a zucchini salad would be good, even though I had never made one. I did not include the feta because one of my friends can't eat cheese, and it was still so delicious! Be sure to make it the night before and use fresh dill and mint. Wonderful! Thank you.
Hala says
October 23, 2011 at 11:28 pmThis is delicious! I transitioned it into fall with the addition of some spaghetti squash, and as I inexplicably had no lemons on hand (weird), used red wine vinegar instead. Still excellent! Next I'm trying your shrimp and pumpkin bisque, I had some homemade shrimp stock languishing in my freezer, and this is the perfect use. Thanks!
Jacqueline says
July 28, 2012 at 8:00 pmThat is my kind of salad. I am sitting here drooling Kevin. It is about time I visited more regularly. Hope you are well.
Jac
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Erin / Miri-love says
December 2, 2012 at 2:55 amI added plum tomato and chopped baby spinach to mine… holy cow I can't stop eating this. Thank you for the recipe!!!
Anonymous says
June 26, 2013 at 11:33 pmWhen you call for green onion do you mean a scallion?
kevin says
June 27, 2013 at 10:44 amAnonymous: Yes, scallion and green onion are two different names for the same thing.
Sarah@WellDined says
July 28, 2014 at 5:54 pmLove it! What a great way to eat raw produce! I only let mine sit for 30 minutes, and it was still awesome.
Linda Prentice says
August 4, 2018 at 6:11 pmI made this for the first time last week, and since must have gone through 4 lb. of zucchini making this salad – it’s addictively fresh and delicious! thanks for a great recipe!!!