Marinated zucchini salad

2 servings

20 minutes

Marinated zucchini salad is a light and refreshing dish that combines the softness of young zucchini, the crunchy texture of salad leaves, and a tangy sweet-sour note of apple cider vinegar. This salad is often found in Russian cuisine as a simple yet sophisticated appetizer that perfectly complements meat or fish dishes. The marinated zucchini soaked in the aromas of vinegar, sugar, and salt acquire a special depth of flavor, while sunflower seeds add a light nutty crunch. Dressed with fragrant unrefined sunflower oil, this salad reveals the beauty of natural ingredients. It is perfect for a summer dinner, picnic, or light snack, delighting with its simplicity and harmonious taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 214.7
• Proteins: 2.4g
• Fats: 18.2g
• Carbohydrates: 10.2g

Ingredients

• Young zucchini: 1 pc
• Mixed salad leaves: 70 g
• Apple cider vinegar: 15 ml
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sunflower seeds: 10 g
• Unrefined sunflower oil: 30 ml
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Cut the zucchini into large pieces. You can leave the seeds in young zucchinis.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young zucchini: 1 piece

3. Place the zucchini in a deep bowl, add vinegar, sugar, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple cider vinegar: 15 ml
   • Sugar: 5 g
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.

5. Add salad leaves to the zucchini.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mixed salad leaves: 70 g

6. Dress the salad with fragrant sunflower oil and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Unrefined sunflower oil: 30 ml

7. Try it, add pepper and salt if needed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

8. Serve the salad made from marinated zucchini, sprinkled with sunflower seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower seeds: 10 g