Mediterranean Diet Fresh Zucchini Salad

Bright, crisp, and brimming with summery flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Zucchini Salad is a refreshing addition to your healthy eating repertoire. Thinly sliced zucchini forms the heart of this recipe, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onion for a medley of textures. Kalamata olives and optional crumbled feta cheese bring that signature Mediterranean flair, while a vibrant lemon-olive oil vinaigrette infused with dried oregano ties everything together. Perfectly balanced with fresh parsley and ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook zucchini salad is a delicious, low-carb side dish or light lunch that's perfect for warm weather dining. It's as beautiful to serve as it is to eat—ideal for showcasing the best of Mediterranean flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Fresh zucchini
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini thoroughly under cold water. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin rounds and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the zucchini.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into small chunks or dice. Add the cucumber to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl, ensuring the rings break apart to distribute evenly throughout the salad.

Step 5

Pit the Kalamata olives and slice them in half. Add them to the salad mixture.

Step 6

If using, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley leaves and add them to the salad for a burst of herbal freshness.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 9

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately or allow the flavors to meld for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1167.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1157.5

Total Fat 100.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 4038.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 27.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1008.6mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2553.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.7%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 16.2%