Warm Zucchini Salad with Goat Cheese

6 servings

15 minutes

Warm zucchini salad with goat cheese is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tender texture of sautéed zucchini, the piquancy of red onion, and the aroma of fresh parsley. The recipe's origins trace back to Mediterranean gastronomy traditions where vegetables, olive oil, and cheese play key roles. The light acidity of lemon juice enhances the freshness of the ingredients while goat cheese adds creamy softness balancing the flavor. This dish is perfect for warm summer evenings and can be served as a light dinner or as a side to a main course. Its simplicity in preparation makes the salad an excellent choice for a quick yet sophisticated meal, and the harmony of flavors offers true gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 159.9
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 12.3g
• Carbohydrates: 7.2g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 3 pc
• Red onion: 0.5 head
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Parsley: 20 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Goat cheese: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Slice the zucchini with a knife, mandoline, or grater into thin and as long pieces as possible.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 3 pieces

2. Heat oil in a large skillet, but do not burn it; it should be hot but not smoking. Add zucchini to the skillet, stirring or shaking, and wait until the slices slightly darken from the oil and soften.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 50 ml
   • Zucchini: 3 pieces

3. Add finely chopped garlic and onion, simmer for another minute, then mix with lemon juice and chopped parsley. When serving, sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Red onion: 0.5 head
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Parsley: 20 g
   • Goat cheese: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste