Fresh Zucchini Salad with Herbs and Red Onion: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 7 small fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place red onion in a sieve and submerge it in the boiling water for 1 minute to blanch. Then, cool under cold running water and set aside.
2. Prepare an ice bath with ice and cold water in a large bowl. Briefly cook zucchini slices in the boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Stir gently to ensure even cooling, then drain and drip dry.
3. In a salad bowl, combine the zucchini with fresh mint and basil. Toss gently to ensure the herbs are evenly distributed.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Nutrition

• Calories: 107 kcal
• Fat Content: 9 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 45 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g