Grated zucchini subs for the noodles in this take on a Greek salad from Simple Cooking with Heart.
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Noodle Greek Salad
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 5 g | |
| Protein | 3 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 fat, 2 vegetable
Ingredients
Servings 6
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5 cups grated zucchini (from approximately 2 medium-large zucchini) -
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups) -
3 medium tomatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups) -
1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced) -
1/4 cup pitted black olives, like Kalamata, finely chopped -
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -
2 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar -
2 tablespoon canola oil OR -
2 tablespoon safflower oil -
2 tablespoon reduced-fat feta cheese crumbles
Directions
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Place a box grater into a large bowl and grate enough zucchini for 5 cups. -
Prepare the remaining vegetables: Peel the cucumbers and chop into bite-size pieces; add to the bowl. Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces, slice the red onion, and finely chop the olives. Add everything into the bowl. -
In a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients: dried oregano, black pepper, vinegar, and oil. Whisk together with a fork. Pour dressing onto the salad and use a spatula or tongs to toss to combine together. -
Serve and sprinkle feta cheese on top of each salad portion.
Tip: Serving size 1 2/3 cups
Cooking Tip: Any food that is naturally salty, like olives and feta cheese in this recipe, bring enough sodium to a dish than extra salt isn’t needed.
Keep it Healthy: A new delicious trend is substituting zucchini for noodles, called “zoodles.” For this salad, a grater is used to turn the zucchini into small pieces. If you enjoy this, consider investing in a spiralizer, which turns the zucchini into long noodles that can be used in place of pasta for recipes like spaghetti.
Tip: When using a small quantity of olives like 1/3 cup, it’s cheaper to first look at your grocery store’s salad bar or even olive bar versus buying an entire jar. Compare the prices of both and choose the cheaper option.
