Zucchini Salad with Feta, Mint, and Pine Nuts Recipe
A refreshing and light Zucchini Salad featuring shaved zucchini tossed in a creamy feta and lemon dressing, enhanced with fresh mint and toasted pine nuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini
- 1 1/2 lb. zucchini, shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
Dressing
- 1/3 cup feta, finely crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander (optional)
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint
Topping
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, crushed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Salt and soften zucchini: In a medium bowl, toss the shaved zucchini with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes so the salt can soften the zucchini and draw out its excess liquid.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the crumbled feta, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, ground coriander (if using), and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Use the back of a fork to mash the feta until it dissolves into a creamy dressing. Stir in the finely chopped fresh mint.
- Combine and serve: Drain the liquid from the salted zucchini, then add the zucchini to the bowl with the prepared feta dressing. Toss everything to combine well. Sprinkle the toasted and crushed pine nuts on top, and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Shaving the zucchini thinly with a vegetable peeler ensures a delicate texture that absorbs the dressing well.
- Optional ground coriander adds subtle spice but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Toast pine nuts lightly in a dry pan to bring out their nutty flavor before crushing.
- For best flavor, prepare the salad shortly before serving to keep zucchini crisp.
Keywords: Zucchini Salad, Feta Dressing, Quick Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad, Mediterranean Salad
