Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion
Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion layers thin, tender-crisp zucchini with a whisper of blanched red onion for mellow sweetness and crunch. Fresh mint and basil brighten a light lemon–olive oil dressing, giving the salad a clean, citrusy lift. Serve as a refreshing side for picnics, grilled mains, or a light lunch on warm days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put water in a medium pot and bring it to a boil. Place the red onion in a sieve, lower it into the boiling water, and blanch for 1 minute. Rinse under cold running water to cool and set aside.
- 2
Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set aside. Add the zucchini slices to the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Lift the zucchini out and immediately place it in the ice water; stir with a wooden spoon so they cool evenly. Drain and let drip dry.
- 3
Put the zucchini in a salad bowl and stir in the mint and basil until well mixed.
- 4
Whisk the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl, then pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- 5
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Calories 142.29 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.83 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 16.34 g 6%
- Total Fat 8.72 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.47 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 10.65 g --
- Added Sugars 6.63 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 47.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 521.08 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 27.31 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.69 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion is a Greek side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mint, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 142.29 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mint, Lemon, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 142.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion healthy?
- Herbed Zucchini Salad with Red Onion has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 142.29 calories and 2.83 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.63 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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