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Greek Style Zucchini Salad

[heart_this] · Aug 5, 2009 · 50 Comments

Greek Style Zucchini Salad

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

Greek Style Zucchini Salad

Prep Time: 8 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes Servings: 2
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
  1. Mix the zucchini, mint, dill,green onions and feta in a large bowl.
  2. Mix the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Toss the salad and the dressing.
  4. Chill in the fridge for several hours to overnight before serving.
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Comments

  1. VeggieGirl says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    I've been making zucchini salads and "pasta" like crazy lately!! They're so fresh and abundant. Love your creation, as always!!

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  2. Marysol says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Well, 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!

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  3. Anncoo says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:32 am

    I would definitely want to try this out. Its really look good!

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  4. A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:31 am

    The Salad looks so refreshing, & easy to make.

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  5. Kerstin says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:02 am

    What a pretty refreshing salad – love your Greek twist and the feta in it!

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  6. lisa (dandysugar) says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:06 am

    This dish looks so fresh and healthy!

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  7. Elizabeth says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:47 am

    This 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!

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  8. noobcook says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:08 am

    This looks super refreshing and cheery.

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  9. Nina Timm says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:15 am

    I like the idea of the grated zucchini…it is a refreshing change to the normal slices. Love the Greek flavors that you have added!!

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  10. Caro says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:24 am

    Heading to the kitchen – that's supper tonight sorted!

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  11. Lin says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:39 am

    Sounds wonderful!

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  12. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    August 6, 2009 at 4:18 am

    With feta and dill, you can't go wrong! That salad looks fabulous!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  13. ♥peachkins♥ says

    August 6, 2009 at 4:52 am

    Your salad looks perfect,as always!

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  14. Jenn says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:03 am

    I love zucchini. I'm always try ing to find new way to use them. This is perfect for a summer meal.

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  15. The Culinary Chase says

    August 6, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Kevin, this looks sooooo delicious! I am definitely going to make this! Love all the ingredients. Cheers!

    Reply
  16. Sam Sotiropoulos says

    August 6, 2009 at 9:57 am

    Opa, 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?

    Reply
  17. Jacqueline says

    August 6, 2009 at 9:58 am

    A good choice of flavours Kevin!

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  18. Jennifer says

    August 6, 2009 at 10:54 am

    This is the first greek style salad made with zucchini Ive seen! I love it, need to try!! Stunning picture too, vibrant!

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  19. ttfn300 says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    fresh and tasty, a perfect dish for summer 🙂

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  20. pigpigscorner says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Another great use of zucchini! Delicious!

    Reply
  21. Cookin' Canuck says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    What an easy, original way to use zucchini. I am always looking for new ways to use my bumper crop of zucchini.

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  22. Katerina says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    This 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.

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  23. Cooking with Michele says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    I'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

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  24. Dawn says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    what a great way to eat your veggies. I would love to add some carrots to this…think it would work?

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  25. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    This looks incredible!! What a perfect summer salad!!

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  26. Gloria says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    ang guess what i have in the refridgerator yes, zucchini….gonna try this recipe today…..thanks 4 sharing.

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  27. The Duo Dishes says

    August 6, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    This is so nice! Never though to eat zukes this way.

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  28. Maria says

    August 6, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    Great way to use up the summer zucchini! I have everything for this at home! Thanks!

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  29. Yasmeen says

    August 7, 2009 at 1:52 am

    Very creative and fresh salad,love the cheesey bits of feta 😛

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  30. Cara says

    August 7, 2009 at 11:34 am

    sounds very refreshing indeed, I love raw zucchini salads.

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  31. Soma says

    August 7, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Very 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.

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  32. mirela says

    August 7, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    My 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!

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  33. Deborah says

    August 7, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    A great way to use up my zucchini!

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  34. Sara says

    August 8, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Mmm, this looks so good! I love greek zucchini dishes, and this is definitely the time of year to be using up all those zucchinis!

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  35. Anonymous says

    August 8, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    Any dish that combines zucchini, feta and mint works for me!

    Reply
  36. vangogh says

    August 12, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    thank 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

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  37. The Food Hunter says

    August 14, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    This is great. I bought a bunch of zucchini last night. I can't wait to try this recipe.

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  38. Sam says

    August 26, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Kevin – 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.

    Reply
  39. Aladdin's Cave keepster says

    December 27, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Hello 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!

    Reply
  40. Debbie says

    February 2, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    I just made this because I am dying for a little taste of summer. Thanks! it was delicious!

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  41. Anonymous says

    May 3, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    I would love to scoop this over some Greek Yogurt!

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  42. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2011 at 3:00 am

    This 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.

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  43. Hala says

    October 23, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    This 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!

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  44. Jacqueline says

    July 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    That is my kind of salad. I am sitting here drooling Kevin. It is about time I visited more regularly. Hope you are well.

    Jac
    x

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  45. Erin / Miri-love says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:55 am

    I added plum tomato and chopped baby spinach to mine… holy cow I can't stop eating this. Thank you for the recipe!!!

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  46. Anonymous says

    June 26, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    When you call for green onion do you mean a scallion?

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  47. kevin says

    June 27, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Anonymous: Yes, scallion and green onion are two different names for the same thing.

    Reply
  48. [email protected] says

    July 28, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Love it! What a great way to eat raw produce! I only let mine sit for 30 minutes, and it was still awesome.

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  49. Linda Prentice says

    August 4, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    I 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!!!

    Reply
  50. Mollie says

    July 23, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    So sounds wonderful! Add white beans and it’s an easy vegetarian meal😊

    Reply

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