Recipe: Cucumber & Zucchini SaladDescription: A refreshing salad with spiralized zucchini and sliced cucumber, lightly cooked and tossed with a simple dressing.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 20Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 2 medium zucchini, 1 large cucumber, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 cup mint, 2 pieces scallions, 0.5 cup feta cheese, 0.5 cup parmesanInstructions: Spiralize 2 medium zucchinis and lightly slice 1 large cucumber. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spiralized zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooked zucchini and sliced cucumber. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to combine. Chop 0.25 cup of fresh mint leaves and 2 green parts of scallions. Add to the salad and toss gently. Optional: Top with 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese or shaved parmesan before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: salad, vegetarian, light meal, MediterraneanThis Cucumber & Zucchini Salad recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 20 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
salad
vegetarian
light meal
Mediterranean

Cucumber & Zucchini Salad

A refreshing salad with spiralized zucchini and sliced cucumber, lightly cooked and tossed with a simple dressing.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Serves: 4
September 8, 2025
Cucumber & Zucchini Salad - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
2 mediumszucchini

spiralized

1 largecucumber

sliced thinly

3 tablespoonsolive oil

divided

1 tablespoonlemon juice
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
0.25 cupsmint

chopped

2 piecesscallions

green parts only, chopped

0.5 cupsfeta cheese
Optional

crumbled, optional

0.5 cupsparmesan
Optional

shaved, optional

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Spiralize 2 medium zucchinis and lightly slice 1 large cucumber.

2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spiralized zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from heat and let cool.

3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked zucchini and sliced cucumber. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to combine.

4

Chop 0.25 cup of fresh mint leaves and 2 green parts of scallions. Add to the salad and toss gently.

5

Optional: Top with 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese or shaved parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
343
Calories
25.9g
Fat
11.6g
Carbs
17.9g
Protein
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