Around the end of summer, we’ve noticed you start to hear complaints about zucchini – that there’s too much of it to go around! If you’ve ever grown zucchini, you know that it’s generally pretty prolific. Due to our limited garden space, we didn’t grow zucchini this year since we knew it would be easy enough to pick up at our farmers market. But, due to all the zucchini abundance, we’ve been pondering new and interesting ways to use it. Here’s a fantastic new way we’ve found to enjoy it: zucchini ribbon salad!
How to make zucchini ribbon salad
Yes, there’s always the requisite zucchini bread to use up your extra zucchini – but how about zucchini ribbon salad? Alex and I were intrigued by the concept we’d seen in a few places, so we thought we’d give it a try. Here’s the method behind this unique salad:
Slice the zucchini into long ribbons. The basic idea is to cut zucchini into thin strips or “ribbons.” This unique way to cut zucchini makes it more fun to eat. Toss it with a simple vinaigrette and of course, Parmesan cheese. The vinaigrette is so simple: just white wine vinegar, olive oil and garlic.
The verdict? Delicious! The flavors in this combined beautifully and turned the simple zucchini into something much more refined.
Variations: make it raw or grilled!
We tried two methods for this zucchini ribbon salad and loved them both, so we’ve shared them both below! The first is a grilled method, which is a little more involved, and of course, requires a grill. The traditional way for zucchini ribbon salad is the raw method – it’s quick, easy, and just as delicious! We were surprised at how flavorful the zucchini was, and we liked the crunchy texture (plus it was a bit easier than firing up the grill). Whatever the case, this zucchini ribbon salad is a great side dish for a summer meal. It’s also a quick salad to throw together and keep in the fridge as a side for lunches throughout the week!
More zucchini recipes
We’re all about creativity when it comes to using up zucchini. Zucchini bread and muffins are delicious and all, but we like thinking outside the box: like zucchini ribbon salad or chocolate cake! Here are some of our favorite zucchini recipes:
Perfect Sauteed Zucchini The BEST sauteed zucchini that will have everyone talking!Roasted Zucchini and Squash Baked until tender with Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese.Easy Zucchini Bread or Best Vegan Zucchini Bread Perfectly moist and easy to make, these quick breads are a great use!Chocolate Zucchini Cake It’s rich, moisty, and super chocolaty. Grilled Stuffed Zucchini or Easy Zucchini Boats Stuffed zucchini makes a tasty vegetarian main dish! Summer Pasta with Zucchini Zucchini is perfect with pasta…here you don’t even need to cook it.
This zucchini ribbon salad recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For plant-based, vegan, and dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese.
Looking for salad recipes?
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