Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

By David Tanis

Published May 28, 2024

  • David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
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Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5(638)
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For an utterly summery first course, consider this shaved zucchini salad. The idea is very thinly sliced, very fresh zucchini or other summer squash, lightly dressed with salt, lime juice and olive oil, with lots of basil and mint and crumbly creamy feta on top. It’s extremely refreshing and takes no time to make. Adding some strips of squash blossom for a colorful garnish is nice.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

  • 4 small zucchini or other summer squash (about 1½ pounds)

  • 1 teaspoon lime zest plus 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper

  • ¼ cup torn or whole mint leaves

  • ¼ cup torn or whole basil leaves

  • A few squash blossoms, torn in strips (optional)

  • Sumac, for sprinkling (optional)

  • 2 ounces mild feta, crumbled

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

5 grams carbs; 8 milligrams cholesterol; 106 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 9 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 316 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 3 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wash and trim zucchini. With a sharp knife or mandoline, cut crosswise into very thin rounds. Wrap slices with a damp towel until ready to use, up to several hours ahead in the refrigerator.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, stir together lime zest, juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Step 3

    Place squash slices in a shallow salad bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add dressing and, using your fingers, coat all slices well. Add mint and basil, and the squash blossoms, if using. Toss everything together.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle with a pinch of sumac, if using, and top with crumbled feta.

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Comments

Sara Grace

Divine! Made as indicated but added slivered almonds to match a version of this salad I had recently in a restaurant - they provide a pleasing crunch. DO IT

Name teri

I used a carrot peeler to make ribbons of zucchini.

Jane

A lovely, easy summer salad. I appreciated having the approximate weight of the zucchini, since we had a variety of sizes in the garden. Used my own mint and basil, so it was our first straight-from-the-garden dish this summer. This has a big flavor return on not much labor, especially if you use a mandoline.

Hannah

Super tasty! I added garden peas for some extra veg which worked very well

NB

I was so excited when I saw this recipe because I had all the ingredients at home. For some reason I misread the recipe and thought there was crème fraiche in it. I was a little disappointed when I realized there wasn’t. So I took half the salad and mixed in some crème fraiche, and I’m here to tell you it was delicious both ways! Next time will add some nuts as someone suggested.

Robin

We used this as a sauce for bow tie pasta and it was delightful!

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