Elevate your salad game with Michael Chiarello’s Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Salad—a stunning, light, and flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe transforms humble zucchini into tender, smoky ribbons, kissed by the grill for a delightful charred essence. Tossed in a zesty lemon and honey vinaigrette, the salad is brightened with fresh parsley and mint, while delicate shavings of Parmesan add a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy summer salad pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or serves as a refreshing standalone dish. Perfect for backyard barbecues or elegant dinner parties, this zucchini ribbon salad showcases vibrant flavors and a gorgeous presentation that’s sure to impress!
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Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons.
Toss the zucchini ribbons with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper in a large bowl.
Grill the zucchini ribbons in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the zucchini becomes tender. Remove to a plate and allow to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and mint.
Arrange the grilled zucchini ribbons on a serving platter. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and sprinkle with parsley, mint, and shaved Parmesan.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light and flavorful salad!
Serving size | (922.0g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 795.9 |
Total Fat 51.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 11.7g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
Cholesterol 20mg | 0% |
Sodium 10203.5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 70.7g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
Total Sugars 61.0g | |
Protein 19.0g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 543.0mg | 0% |
Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 2011.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories