A gluten-free and grain-free twist on the classic pasta salad, this healthy Mediterranean spiralized zucchini salad is delicious and perfect for your next dinner get together. Chickpeas, artichokes, olives, feta and a tangy dressing are just some of the flavorful ingredients in this side dish.
Someone brought this recipe to a recent BBQ and I couldn’t stop going back for more servings! It is one of those side dishes that is nourishing, flavorful and light all at once. With ingredients like zucchini, chickpeas, feta, olives, artichokes, tomato and red onions you really can’t go wrong! The dressing really ties it all together. The recipe is originally from cleaneating.com and is one of those recipes you will make again and again!
Mediterranean Spiralized Zucchini Salad Ingredients
Zucchini spirals can be made using a spiralizer, but if you don’t have a spiralizer you can also just use a potato peeler to make thin zucchini ribbons. Some stores, like Whole Foods, also sell pre-made zucchini spirals.
Red Onion is a crunchy, flavorful addition to this salad.
Artichoke Hearts are a delightful and meaty addition to this vegetarian dish.
Chickpeas are a filling source of protein and fiber.
Kalamata Olives add a distinctive flavor to this Mediterranean style dish.
Feta Cheese is a perfectly paired salty and tangy cheese for this salad.
Unsalted Diced Tomatoes are perfect in this recipe, although I forgot to add them to the ingredients shot above 😉
Dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried herbs, garlic powder, Dijon, pepper, and salt completes the whole recipe!
Directions
First, spiralize the zucchini. Pat zucchini dry with paper towel and set aside.
For dressing, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried herbs, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a small bowl.
Finally, add all ingredients to large bowl, top with dressing and mix in dressing just before serving.
Enjoy!
Healthy Mediterranean Spiralized Zucchini Recipe
A gluten-free and grain-free twist on the classic pasta salad, this Healthy Mediterranean spiralized zucchini salad is delicious and perfect for your next dinner get together. Chickpeas, artichokes, olives, feta and a tangy dressing are just some of the flavorful ingredients in this side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini spiralized or cut thinly using a potato peeler
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 12 oz quartered artichoke hearts drained
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 14 oz unsalted diced tomatoes drained
For Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Pat dry zucchini noodles with a paper towel, to help absorb moisture. Set aside.
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Made dressing by combining olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, Dijon, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl with whisk until fully combined.
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In a large bowl add all ingredients except for the dressing.
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Right before you are ready to enjoy, pour dressing over salad, combine, and serve.
Recipe Notes
Calories based on one serving: 1/6 of total recipe.
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I will be making this for my lunch next week. I love finding salads like this that are packed full of flavor and vegetables.
Thanks Kelly! Hope you love this salad, it is one of my faves!
This is very healthy salad great as side dish for any dinner or perfect for lunch!
I agree! Thanks Ilona for your kind words!
So much color and flavor! Great recipe to have in your repertoire.
Thanks Haley! Especially for gluten free/vegetarian family and friends!
The dressing sounds amazing! I love all the flavors and textures to this healthy salad!
Thanks Jamie!
This is delicious and all the Mediterranean flavors are there. We all loved it!
Glad to hear this, Katie! My family loves it too.
Beautiful colors and the homemade dressing sounds delish!!
Thanks Whitney, it is really delicious!
Always on the look out for a yummy gluten free recipe. This one looks so pretty and colourful!
Thanks Laura, enjoy!
I have a spiralizer that I have never used. This is a great recipe to motivate me to get it out of the cupboard!
Definitely break that baby out! You will love this salad Jacqui!
I love a good fresh spiralized salad like this and the flavors are spot on! I am a sucker for anything with olives and feta so you had me won there, but this dressing sounds really great too!
Thanks Jenni, I feel the same! Give me all the salty foods!
Oh I love a recipe I can go get second helpings of and not feel guilty! There are so many big flavors in here it turns into just the perfect healthy salad. Making extra for lunch this week!
Definitely! One of those guilt free recipes perfect for seconds…or thirds!
Ok, so I’m allll about that beautiful and tangy dressing! That complements this healthy salad beautifully. Can’t wait to make it.
Thanks Stine!
I love this salad. The flavors are so great it’s hard not to eat the whole thing. 🙂
Totally guilt-free even if you do eat the whole thing!
I love spiralized zucchini and this recipe looks tempting.
Same Gunjan! Thanks!
Love healthy twists on favorite recipes. I mean this salad is almost like the one I really enjoy but has something special about it that I would really love to try! Delicious!
Thanks Mirlene! The zucchini noodles are definitely a nice twist!
Loving this spiralized zucchini salad with the lip smacking dressinf of vinegar and mustard. I fee like just grabbing the bowl of the screen.
I know the feeling! Thanks for your kind words Renu, I hope you get to make this soon!
What a lovely, vibrant salad. The zucchini spirals and other veggies and dressing make this salad fabulous.
Thanks Lathiya!