The zucchini salad with feta and walnuts is a fresh, light, and flavorful dish, perfect for hot days or a quick yet nutritious meal. The sweetness of the zucchini perfectly complements the saltiness of the feta and the crunchiness of the walnuts, creating an irresistible balance of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare and versatile, this salad can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course if accompanied by good bread, perhaps toasted, enriched with aromatic herbs and a simple yet tasty dressing.
If you like zucchini main courses, try the zucchini roll with pizzaiola, the 12-spoon zucchini pie, the stuffed zucchini roll, or the zucchini savory pie.
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ZUCCHINI MAIN COURSES
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients for the preparation of the salad with feta and walnuts
- 4 zucchini
- 7 oz feta
- 1 oz walnut kernels
- A few leaves basil
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste lemon zest (grated)
Tools
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- Grill Pan
Steps for the preparation of zucchini salad with feta and walnuts
First, wash and trim the zucchini. Then slice them. I prefer them a bit thicker for more substantial slices. Grill them for a few minutes on each side on a grill pan. They should remain slightly crunchy. Lightly salt them.
Arrange the zucchini on a plate. Enrich with chunks of feta and roughly chopped walnut kernels.
In a small bowl, mix the chopped basil, extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon zest, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Dress the salad and serve.
Storage and Variations
You can store it in the fridge for one day.
VARIATIONS
Cherry Tomatoes: Add halved cherry tomatoes for a touch of sweetness and color.
Aromatic Herbs: Add parsley or mint for a more intense and fresh aroma.
Extra Vegetables: You can enrich it with cucumbers, bell peppers, or julienned carrots to increase the crunchiness and flavors.
Nuts and Seeds: Besides walnuts, you can use pine nuts, slivered almonds, or pumpkin seeds to vary the textures.
Spices and Aromatics: A sprinkle of black pepper, sweet paprika, or cayenne pepper can add a touch of spiciness.
Add Avocado: Cubes of avocado make the salad creamier and richer.
