Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes and zucchini shine in this easy Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes. It makes a perfect summer side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 131kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

Salad:

4 small or 2 medium zucchini thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 small tomatoes cut into wedges
2 slices red onion cut into 1-2 inch pieces

Dressing:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

Fill a large bowl with water and ice.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the zucchini and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with the salt.
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, tomatoes and red onion slices.
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, thyme, salt, hot pepper sauce and garlic. Shake to combine, then pour over the vegetables. Stir to coat.
Serve right away, or chill until serving.

Notes

adapted from Taste of Home Annual Recipes 2008

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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