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    Home » Recipe Index » Salads

    Zucchini with Feta

    June 12, 2022 Updated January 20, 2023 By Rebecca Appetizers, Entertaining, Recipe Index, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes, Vegetables

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    zucchini salad in a bowl with text overlay

    This simple zucchini with feta cheese is refreshing, delicious, and perfect for a quick summer meal or a BBQ. It's such a delicious light summer salad that's crunchy, cheesy, salty, and tangy. Plus it just takes 15 minutes to make.

    zucchini salad with feta on a table with ingredients

    [This recipe was originally posted in August 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    Table of contents

    • How will this zucchini feta salad make your life easier?
    • What makes this zucchini salad so good?
    • How do I make this zucchini salad?
    • Expert tips
    • FAQ
    • What can I make with the leftover ingredients?

    This zucchini with feta is adapted from an Epicurious recipe that my mom made all the time one summer.

    How will this zucchini feta salad make your life easier?

    This recipe has minimal ingredients, a super easy dressing, and maximal flavor. To make this salad even easier, use zucchini zoodles to skip the peeling step! Your zucchini with feta will be just as delicious, and easier.

    Here are a couple other easy vegetable side dishes:

    • Air Fryer Broccolini
    • Apple Cucumber Salad
    • Carrot Cucumber Salad
    • Potato Salad with Bacon
    • Cucumber and Tomato Salad
    • Broccoli Salad with Grapes

    What makes this zucchini salad so good?

    ingredients for zucchini salad with feta on a table

    How do I make this zucchini salad?

    finished zucchini salad with feta on a table

    Start making your zucchini with feta by cutting zucchini. Slice zucchini in half, and then use a vegetable peeler or mandolin to shave off thin slices of zucchini.

    Once zucchini is cut, place it in a medium sized bowl. Add corn, crumbled feta to bowl.

    dressing in a bowl for zucchini salad with feta

    Make dressing by adding lemon juice & a pinch of red pepper flakes to olive oil. Drizzle over your zucchini salad before serving.

    thin zucchini, corn, and feta salad on plate

    Season your zucchini with feta with salt and pepper to taste, toss & enjoy.

    What to serve this zucchini feta recipe with?

    Serve your zucchini with feta with chicken burgers, spiced lamb burgers or grill up a quick chicken breast or shrimp for a complete meal (+ a grain if you're anything like me).

    Expert tips

    • Slice zucchini in half to make peeling easier
      You can also use a mandolin. I've used both, they're equally easy.
    • Buy zoodles to save more time
    • Make just enough to eat right away, this stores fine, but isn't nearly as good after being refrigerated. Or dress each salad before serving to save leftovers.
    • Add more red pepper flakes if you'd like your zucchini with feta spicy, or less for less spicy. Dressing will continue to get spicier as it sits out.
    • Optional add-ins: You can honestly add any vegetable into this salad that you want, also nuts can substitute sunflower seeds. But this combination of simple veggie flavors and textures can't be beat.
    raw zucchini salad with feta in a bowl

    FAQ

    Can you eat zucchini raw in a salad?

    Yes, it's so good. Raw zucchini is best when it's cut really thin like in this salad. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice them really thinly.

    How do I store zucchini?

    Store it unwashed in the crisper in your fridge for up to 1-2 weeks. The skin will start to shrivel over time, but can be sliced off if you don't want to eat it.

    What can I make with the leftover ingredients?

    • Zucchini: add it to Refried Bean Tacos, Veggie Quesadilla, Breakfast Tacos, or a Burrito bowl, Zucchini Bread
    • Corn: Pantry Rice and Bean Soup, Turkey Pumpkin Chili, Fish Tacos with White Sauce.
    • Feta Cheese: Add to this Strawberry Salad with Balsamic or swap it for goat cheese in this Beet Salad.

    Did you make this zucchini with feta? leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    shaved zucchini, corn, and feta salad in a bowl
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    5 from 14 votes

    Shaved Zucchini with Feta

    This simple zucchini with feta cheese is refreshing, delicious, and perfect for a quick summer meal or a BBQ RECIPE
    Course Appetizer, Salad, side, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • vegetable peeler
    • cutting board
    • small mixing bowl
    • knife
    • serving bowl
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • ½ large zucchini
    • ¼ cup corn fresh or thawed
    • 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lightly salted unshelled sunflower seeds
    • sprinkle red pepper flakes or to taste
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • First step is to cut zucchini. Slice zucchini in half, and then use a vegetable peeler or mandolin to shave off thin slices of zucchini. It's similar to how you'd peel carrots. Press down firmly, and know that they may not all be even slices, but that's ok.
    • Once zucchini is cut, place it in a medium sized bowl. Add ¼ cup corn, 1 oz feta to bowl.
    • Make dressing by adding 1 teaspoon lemon juice & a pinch of red pepper flakes to 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Drizzle over salad before serving.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste, toss & enjoy.

    Notes

    • Slice zucchini in half to make peeling easier
      You can also use a mandolin. I've used both, they're equally easy.
    • Buy zoodles to save more time
    • Make just enough to eat right away, this stores fine, but isn't nearly as good after being refrigerated. Or dress each salad before serving to save leftovers.
    • Add more red pepper flakes if you'd like it spicy, or less for less spicy. Dressing will continue to get spicier as it sits out.

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

      August 29, 2018 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Sometimes simple and seasonal really is the best and this is the perfect example. When produce is fresh it tastes so much better. I love the way you shaved the zucchini. So pretty!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 29, 2018 at 3:28 pm

        they're totally the best! thanks

        Reply
    2. Leslie says

      August 29, 2018 at 7:52 am

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious. I'm going to a pot luck this weekend. This salad would be perfect!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 29, 2018 at 3:28 pm

        ohh yes it would! LMK how it turns out

        Reply
    3. Mike from Chili Pepper Madness says

      August 29, 2018 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      This would be such a great side dish with some grilled white fish. I just grabbed some halibut, so they will be joining me on a plate together very soon!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 29, 2018 at 3:26 pm

        ohhhhh yes! that sounds so delicious

        Reply
    4. Linda says

      August 29, 2018 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      Zucchini and corn are one of my favorite combinations. This looks so good. I didn't grow zucchini this year, but the ones i've purchased at the farmers market are ginormous - and delicious.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 29, 2018 at 3:27 pm

        ahh haha, right?! aren't they ALL gigantic?! yasss

        Reply
    5. Traci says

      August 29, 2018 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      I'm always up for lots of corn and zucchini this time of year, and I love how you added sunflower seeds to this recipe. So simple, healthy, and delicious. Just pinned!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 29, 2018 at 3:27 pm

        awesome! thanks Traci

        Reply
    6. Kelly says

      September 04, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      I always love the look of shaved zucchini. And the taste is awesome too. It's so delicate!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:21 pm

        yes! it's definitely underutilized especially since it's pretty, easy, & delish

        Reply
    7. Deborah Brooks says

      September 04, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      zucchini and corn are always a great combo. One of my favorites as well

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:19 pm

        it's such a great and easy combo!

        Reply
    8. Abbey Sharp says

      September 04, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous salad and also a fun way to use zucchini and corn. Love how simple this salad is. Great for entertaining

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks Abbey! it's simple for sure

        Reply
    9. Andrea says

      September 04, 2019 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      Zucchini with corn and feta sounds so good. My family will love this.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        it's such a great & easy flavor combo! thanks

        Reply
    10. Emily says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love shaved zucchini, so fresh and delicious I can't wait to try this salad!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:17 pm

        ahh me too! it's so good & underutilized

        Reply
    11. Genevieve says

      September 04, 2019 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love zucchini and this recipe looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:16 pm

        isn't zucchini the best?! thanks!

        Reply
    12. Sara Welch says

      September 04, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a crisp and refreshing salad! This will be perfect for lunch tomorrow; yum!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        awesome! LMK how it turns out!

        Reply
    13. Sara says

      September 04, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love this! My zucchini has been growing like crazy this summer so I needed a fresh approach to it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        great timing! yes I love this recipe because it's really easy & also just different enough to look forward to haha!

        Reply
    14. GiGi Eats says

      September 04, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      Zucchini is just so perfect! Raw or Grilled... It's always delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        amen! it's delicious all ways!

        Reply
    15. Sarah says

      September 04, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love how you created something so simple, yet it makes such a statement. A perfect way to embrace summer flavors!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:14 pm

        thanks so much Sarah! these summer flavors are my fave!

        Reply
    16. Leslie says

      September 04, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      This is a great, simple, healthy recipe! Really love that you added sunflower seeds to this. Perfect addition!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 12:14 pm

        thanks so much! the sunflower seeds are the cherry on top!

        Reply
    17. Julie says

      September 05, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      This looks so fresh and delish! Love the fresh corn with feta. What a dreamy flavor combo.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 05, 2019 at 1:12 pm

        it's so dreamy! thanks!

        Reply
    18. Anthea || The Salty Biscotti Blog says

      September 08, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      What a fantastic salad!! I love it!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 09, 2019 at 7:50 am

        thanks so much!

        Reply
    19. Whitney says

      September 24, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      Zucchini is my favorite! I love how simple this is!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2019 at 9:22 pm

        same! zucchini is delish. thanks!

        Reply

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