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Charred Zucchini Salad

Charred Zucchini Salad: A Smoky Summer Delight You'll Love

This Charred Zucchini Salad with Feta and Hazelnuts is a vibrant and easy summer dish that combines smoky grilled zucchini, creamy feta, and crunchy hazelnuts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Dressing Preparation 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese substitute with Greek yogurt if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra-virgin is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Salad Ingredients
  • 3-4 medium Zucchini yellow summer squash can be a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 cup Microgreens substitute arugula or fresh herbs if desired
  • 1/2 cup Hazelnuts can replace with almonds, pistachios, or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Grill
  • blender
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. Puree the cottage cheese in a blender until smooth. Drizzle in the olive oil while blending, followed by honey, grated garlic, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Blend until well combined and creamy.
Zucchini Preparation
  1. Remove the stems from the zucchini and slice each in half lengthwise. Score the cut sides with a knife. Rub olive oil over the zucchini halves and season with salt and pepper.
Char the Zucchini
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place zucchini cut-side down in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until charred, then flip and cook for another minute. Transfer to a cutting board and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Spread a layer of the lemon-garlic dressing on a serving plate. Layer chopped charred zucchini, microgreens, chopped hazelnuts, and crumbled feta. Garnish with additional lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil or honey if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the dressing and zucchini in advance for quicker assembly during gatherings.

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