Marinated Zucchini Salad

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Marinated Zucchini Salad

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A simple marinated zucchini salad from Donna Hay. Raw zucchini salad can be rather dull, but when very thinly sliced, they soak up the flavour of a vinaigrette perfectly through marinating. This fresh, tasty recipe will come in handy when zucchini starts producing in your garden.

60 ml White balsamic vinegar
60 ml Lemon juice
2 tbsp Finely grated lemon zest
2 Chilli peppers, deseeded and finely chopped
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp Olive oil
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
600 g Zucchini, thinly sliced
1 Small red onion, cut into rings, optional
A handful of chives

Place the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, chilli pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine.
Cut zucchini crosswise into thin round slices with a knife or a mandolin. Add the sliced zucchini and red onion if used, to the marinade and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Place on a serving plate and top with the chopped chives to serve.

80 comments:

Tania | My Kitchen Stories 31/5/15 09:17: Hi Angie. Donna Hay., she gets around. This is a lovely way to eat zucchinis . They are the perfect vegetable to go with a balsamic dressing. It looks lovely
great-secret-of-life 31/5/15 12:26: healthy and refreshing salad.. Love the dressing
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ann low 31/5/15 17:21: I love zucchini. Thank you very much for sharing this lovely and healthy recipe, Angie!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 31/5/15 18:17: I don't often make zucchini just because of what you said about it being bland. Made this way in a salad with that delicious dressing it is anything but bland! Love it!
Sweet Posy Dreams 31/5/15 19:05: We love zucchini. This looks a nice, fresh way to eat it.
Sophies Foodie files 31/5/15 19:07: Mmmmmm,....I lóve your tasty more simple raw courgette slices salad!
I also am a big fan of white balsamico vinegar!
Rosa's Yummy Yums 31/5/15 19:34: Fresh, summery and delicious!

Cheers,

Rosa
fimere 31/5/15 20:12: une salade bien fraîche et délicieuse jolie version
bonne soirée
Unknown 31/5/15 21:23: Looks so fresh and delicious! What a great recipe to have as zucchini overload is about to begin!
The Yum List 31/5/15 23:44: Looks light and wonderful.
Emma @ Bake Then Eat 31/5/15 23:47: What a great way to enjoy zucchini so fresh and tasty!
jasna varcakovic 1/6/15 00:36: Sounds like 'just right' with a bit of chillies and lemon to give it a kick. Looks good too!
Velva 1/6/15 00:45: Zucchini is peaking right now in the garden. Your recipe is similar to what I do with cucumbers-this is inpiration to do it with zucchini- thanks.

Velva
Cheri Savory Spoon 1/6/15 01:22: Hi Angie, oh this salad looks so refreshing, love these kind of vegetable dishes, especially in the summer.
chow and chatter 1/6/15 01:33: simple and full of flavor
Tricia Buice 1/6/15 02:39: All I can say is yes, yes, yes, please! This looks so fresh and crisp - I bet it tastes wonderful! have a terrific week Angie.
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 1/6/15 03:47: What a gorgeous plate! I don't have zucchini, but I may give this lovely dish a try with the cucumber in my fridge :)
Vicki Bensinger 1/6/15 04:14: I love zucchini and this salad sounds lovely, light and refreshing. Donna Hay always shares great recipes. Perfect in the summer heat.
Nancy Chan 1/6/15 10:16: A better and tastier way to eat zucchini than my usual just plain biting and munching on it.
Medeja- CranberryJam 1/6/15 10:34: Marinated zucchini sounds like a pretty delicious thing!
Joanne 1/6/15 13:55: I had a raw zucchini salad like this ages ago and it was honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. So fresh and fabulous!
Beth 1/6/15 13:56: I've never eaten raw zucchini, but this looks like a lovely way to serve it.
Unknown 1/6/15 15:25: Raw zucchini is fantastic with a dressing and in salads. This sounds and looks delicious, I bet we could use those spiraliser things to get swirls of zucchini!
Monica 1/6/15 15:39: I've been buying zucchini to grill left and right! What a great new idea/way to eat it. Sounds great and looks beautiful.
grace 1/6/15 16:30: i'm very excited to see this! we planted 5 zucchini seeds and i'm told we'll probably be up to our noses in squash pretty soon... :)
Unknown 1/6/15 16:54: That sounds fresh and awesome. As summer is slowly but surely creeping on us, this is would be so amazing.
Pam 1/6/15 17:53: Bookmarked. I love every single thing about this dish. I'll try it this week.
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 1/6/15 19:15: With zucchini season coming up, I am ALWAYS looking for new ways to use it! This salad looks just wonderful.
Harriet Emily 1/6/15 19:28: What a beautiful, healthy recipe Angie! The salad looks so beautiful, and such a great idea for using zucchini! I love the photographs too! :)
Marcela 1/6/15 20:10: This zucchini salad looks gorgeous! I'd love to prepare one myself too!
tigerfish 1/6/15 21:38: I have not had raw zucchini. Usually I will cook (gently stir-fry) it. Now, your marinade/dressing makes raw zucchini quite interesting.
norma chang 1/6/15 23:46: Will be making when zucchini is ready for harvest.
Amy (Savory Moments) 2/6/15 00:57: This is such a bright and lovely summer salad!
Geri Saucier 2/6/15 02:52: What a colorful salad. I love marinated veggies:). Great recipe.
Gloria Baker 2/6/15 02:55: Love this salad Angie! Look absolutely beautiful!
xo
Nammi 2/6/15 04:36: love zucchini , and love the simple and delicious salad. by the way thats one very loooooong chilli you have there :)
Jeanette 2/6/15 04:46: This sounds so refreshing! I love the chili peppers for some heat!
Koko 2/6/15 06:43: Ooh this looks lovely! I eat raw zucchini a lot but marinating it would be something new and different!
Merry Tummy 2/6/15 09:58: . Totally love your recipe, got to give this a try!
Super tempting pics :)
Copycake kitchen 2/6/15 13:58: Hi Angie, this is another healthy and delicious dish for me, lovely! :)
Unknown 2/6/15 15:07: Beautiful summer salad! This is a great way to serve zucchini. Most methods of preparation are cooked, but great to have a delicious salad with raw. Yummy!
Helene Dsouza 2/6/15 15:28: I actually tend to forget that one can make a salad of zucchini. Love your presentation, so refreshing and summer like. Thanks for sharing Angie!
Mary Frances 2/6/15 16:11: This looks so fresh and simple to prepare!! I bet it tastes amazing with zucchini from your garden.
Unknown 2/6/15 16:53: Lovely summer salad. Very refreshing and light!

Hugs,

Yelena
Hema 2/6/15 18:31: Healthy, refreshing and delicious salad..
Unknown 2/6/15 19:17: very creative salad recipe Angie! Love it!
Alida 2/6/15 23:24: Beautiful healthy dish Angie. Zucchini are delicious and really tasty at this time of year. Brava brava!
www.mahaslovelyhome.com 3/6/15 02:45: Healthy and simple salad..
Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies 3/6/15 03:02: I adore zucchini, so will try this as soon as the garden (or the farmers market) has some. You gave me a new ingredient to look for, White Balsamic, sounds interesting!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 3/6/15 05:16: I have this recipe pinned for when my zucchini is ready in the garden. I looks delicious.
Nippon Nin 3/6/15 07:17: Outstanding! Love the simpleness of lemon vinaigrette flavor! Great photos!

I have to Google Channing Pollock...he is right, hard to stop at just one peanut.
Sharon D. 3/6/15 07:45: I know I'll love this one, Angie. The recipe looks awesome. ^.^
Unknown 3/6/15 15:49: Lovely delicious healthy salad. Yum yum. Love it :)
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Shashi at SavorySpin 3/6/15 19:17: I don't think I've ever had zucchini as flavorful as this! Thanks for sharing this Angie!
Abbe@This is How I Cook 4/6/15 02:45: Well... There is nothing like a good dressing to eat zucchini with! And as soon as the farmer's market is ripe-so am I!
Juliana 4/6/15 05:54: Thanks for the recipe Angie, as I just harvest some zucchini from my potted garden...
Have a great day :)
kankana 4/6/15 10:02: We eat zucchini a lot but never as a thinly sliced salad. Must try.
Debra Eliotseats 4/6/15 13:16: I've never used zucchini raw. Looks delicious.
kitchen flavours 4/6/15 17:01: Hi Angie,
I like zucchinis! But I have never tried them raw in a salad before, looks really good!
Judit + Corina @Glamorous Bite 5/6/15 04:03: What a delicious way to give more flavor to a simple zucchini salad. Just beautiful, Angie :)
Balvinder 5/6/15 05:46: It’s so fun to eat raw zucchini this way! Thanks for the recipe. Innovative as always.
ami@naivecookcooks 5/6/15 14:15: Angie this salad looks amazing! Never eaten zucchini this way before so totally doing it!
Asmita 5/6/15 15:46: Absolutely delicious!
mui mui 5/6/15 18:48: Hi Angie,
Such refreshing and healthy salad, simply wonderful!
mui
Evelyne CulturEatz 5/6/15 19:29: Totally agree by itself it is boring so this is a great idea and live the dash of chili peppers in there to bring a little spice.
Catherine 5/6/15 21:46: Dear Angie, A delicious salad for the summer months.
Have a beautiful weekend my dear. xoxo Catherine
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen 6/6/15 00:00: What a healthy recipe, Angie!
Amy 6/6/15 08:25: I just got some zucchini and need to use them fast. Gotta give this a try. Your dressing is making my mouth watered! :D So refreshing for summer.
Terra Kelly 7/6/15 18:51: Oh ya, another winner in my book, it would be fantastic to take to a Summer party!! It sounds fabulous, Hugs, Terra
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 7/6/15 19:48: My zucchini is growing nicely in the garden and I'll be making this soon . . . the vinaigrette is awesome Angie!
Herbs Spices and Tradition 8/6/15 21:40: Hi Angie, What a nice and refreshing salad with zucchini. Nice to meet you through our blogs.
Thanks for your wishes on my blog anniversary and follow, have u shared my recipe on any social media, please let me know, then you will be eligible for winning.
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