This Raw Zucchini Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that celebrates the simplicity of summer produce. Combining raw zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, it's dressed with a light olive oil and lemon vinaigrette, and garnished with fresh basil. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is perfect for warm-weather meals, offering a crisp texture and a burst of flavor. It's an excellent way to enjoy seasonal vegetables in their freshest form.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds zucchini, sliced thin
  
  

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
  
  

• ½ cup red onion, sliced thin
  
  

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  
  

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  
  

• ½ cup fresh basil, sliced thin
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
   
   

2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
   
   

3. Add Dressing: Drizzle the vegetables with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
   
   

4. Season and Toss: Add the sliced fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
   
   

5. Serve: Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3–4 days.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 189 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 14 g
  
  

• Protein: 4 g
  
  

• Fat: 14 g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
    
    

  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
    
    

  • Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g
    
    

• Sodium: 37 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 885 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 3 g
  
  

• Sugar: 10 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 1167 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 71 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 59 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg