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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Salad + Dressing » Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

Jun 7, 2019(updated March 24, 2021)

Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

4.70 from 36 votes
By Dani Spies
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This raw zucchini salad with tomatoes and feta cheese is the perfect way to get fresh, seasonal ingredients onto your plate.  I love finishing this salad with fresh basil and lemon zest, to create flavors that explode in your mouth.

If you have a garden and you live in the garden state (aka New Jersey) there’s a good chance you have an abundance of tomatoes and zucchini getting ready to flood your kitchen.

Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients is one of the best ways to create dishes that are both insanely delicious and super nutritious.

And remember, what grows together, goes together.  So any ingredients that grow in the same season, will absolutely taste great together.  That’s just the way mother nature designed it.

Is It Safe To Eat Raw Zucchini?

If you love raw zucchini, I have great news for you! It’s 100% safe to eat zucchini raw.  Not only is it safe, it’s also really good for you.

Raw zucchini makes a great snack.  Sometimes, I’ll slice my zucchini into rounds and then serve them alongside hummus or guacamole in place of crackers or chips.

Because zucchinis hold a lot of water, they make a super refreshing snack and also taste great in raw salads, just like this one.

A Few Tips for Working with Raw Zucchini

  • Trim off the ends.  The ends can be tough and bitter, so be sure to cut them off.
  • Buy in season.  You want your zucchini to be young, fresh and tender and the best way to ensure this is to buy in season.
  • Cut it thin.  Cut the squash as thin as you possibly can.  You can easily do this with a good sharp knife.  Keeping them thin will ensure that the zucchini soaks up all the flavors.
  • Keep them at room temperature.  You will get the most flavor from your zucchini when they are at room temperature (this is true of most summer produce).  When you eat fresh, delicate flavors cold from the fridge you lose a lot of their flavor.

How To Make Zucchini and Tomato Salad

Making this zucchini and tomato salad is about as easy as it gets.  Just be sure to use a nice sharp knife to cut your veggies.  This will make your life a whole lot easier!

  • Start by slicing the zucchini super thin.  If you have a manoline, you can use it.  But I prefer a sharp knife.
  • Cut tomatoes in half.  You can also do quarters if they are a bit larger.
  • Add sliced zucchini and tomatoes into a large bowl.
  • Season with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, salt and pepper. Gently mix together.
  • Finish with lemon zest, fresh basil and an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Serve and enjoy!

More Simple Clean & Delicious Salad Ideas

  • Arugula + Beet Salad
  • Artichoke, Asparagus + Green Bean Salad
  • Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas
  • Black Bean, Corn + Avocado Salad

Print Recipe
4.70 from 36 votes

Zucchini Salad with Feta and Tomatoes

Try to choose young, tender, zucchini to make the most out of this raw salad.  I recommend avoiding large zucchini and looking for squash that is small to medium in size.
Course: DINNER, LUNCH, salad + dressing, sides
Cuisine: gluten free, Italian, low carb + keto, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 75kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • zest of one lemon
  • juice from one lemon 3 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil extra for drizzling
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 basil leaves rolled and sliced

Instructions

  • Use a sharp knife to slice the zucchini super thin. If you have a manoline, you can use that.
  • Add sliced zucchini to a large bowl and toss in sliced tomatoes, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, salt and pepper. Gently mix together.
  • Finish with lemon zest, fresh basil and an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*The smaller the zucchini the better.  This salad is best with super fresh, in season zucchini that is nice and tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Gluten Free, Low Carb + Keto, Recipes, Salad + Dressing, Sides, Vegetarian

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    August 9, 2011 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    That looks so delicious Dani! I love summer for its salads, and raw is the best way to enjoy delicious summer produce 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 10, 2011 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love Summer for its salads too! They just seem to beg to make it onto the daily menu!

      Reply
  2. Maria Makes Muffins says

    August 9, 2011 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    This salad looks lovel. I never would have thought to use raw summer squash. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 10, 2011 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      I know! I just learned about it myself… hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Jaimie Edmunds says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    I would never have thought to use raw summer squash either. My children have just started to like squash so I’ll have to add this to the rotation. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 10, 2011 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Hope the little ones enjoy! My 2 year old took one bite wasn’t on board for more than that:)

      Reply
  4. Lindy says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    Another way you might want to prepare the Summer Squash is to use your vegetable peeler, running in down the length of the veg to make thin, long ribbons.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 10, 2011 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Great tip! Thanks Lindy!

      Reply
  5. Aggie says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    This looks so so delicious. I love that it’s raw, I love that it has feta! Simple and so good for you!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 10, 2011 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a feta freak… feta makes it betta;)

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth @ Saffron Lane says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe! My garden is bursting with zucchini and heirloom tomatoes right now and eating them raw is one of my absolute favorite preparations. A little roughly chopped mint would also be great here, I’ll bet.

    Reply
  7. Karen D. says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    I love to make raw zucchini in julienne strips – I use a mandoline with a julienne cutter to make spaghetti like strips. I mix tomatoes, finely minced walnuts, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper and a little garlic together and let sit for 20 minutes. The juice from the tomatoes will mix with the olive oil to make a lovely dressing. Pour over the zucchini spaghetti – yum. Sometimes I add grill chicken on top or cannolini beans.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 14, 2011 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      Ummmm…. that sounds AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing… I’ll definitely give this a try!

      Reply
  8. Nicole GW says

    August 13, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight. Delicious!!!! However, I got lazy and through some Brianna’s French vinaigrette over it with a little fresh pepper. Thanks again, Dani

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 14, 2011 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Hey, whatever works! Good to know there’s a short cut method too;)

      Reply
  9. Kelli says

    August 18, 2011 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    I just had the leftovers in a whole wheat mini-pita. The perfect afternoon snack! Thanks, Dani 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebeca says

      August 5, 2021 at 9:06 pm

      I was looking for recipes with raw zucchini and this was so delicious, Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Dani says

        October 12, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Thanks for trying and sharing Rebeca!!

        Reply
  10. Cara says

    September 6, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    Dani, I somehow missed the launch of your new site! It looks wonderful! As does this recipe 🙂

    Reply
  11. ALF says

    June 24, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for a neighborhood get together to help use up my surplus squash supply. I even doubled the recipe and the bowl came home empty! I used lemon thyme from my garden instead of basil, added corn because I had some handy (steamed and cut off the cob), and the zest of one lemon finely chopped. Thank you for a delicious, healthy, beautiful recipe!

    Reply
  12. Tammy says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    Hi I love your videos on YouTube. I have been trying them on order to get my children to eat more vegetables and most of the recipes work :). I was wondering can I dried Basil instead of fresh and how much Thanks.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 15, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      you can but its definitely not the same, especially in such a fresh salad like this one! Feel free to skip it all together…. salad would still be delish.

      Reply

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