Lemony Zucchini Salad Recipe

Lemony Zucchini Salad Recipe

  • 4 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil
  1. Place zucchini slices in a colander for 10 minutes, allowing juices to release; pat dry.
  2. Combine zucchini, onion, and parsley together in a bowl.
  3. Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar together in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly stream olive oil into lemon juice mixture while whisking constantly until dressing emulsifies. Pour dressing over zucchini mixture; toss to coat.