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.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Cut the zucchini into large pieces. You can leave the seeds in young zucchinis.
- Young zucchini: 1 piece
3
Place the zucchini in a deep bowl, add vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 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.
- Mixed salad leaves: 70 g
6
Dress the salad with fragrant sunflower oil and mix again.
- Unrefined sunflower oil: 30 ml
7
Try it, add pepper and salt if needed.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
8
Serve the salad made from marinated zucchini, sprinkled with sunflower seeds.
- Sunflower seeds: 10 g