Savory Grilled Zucchini Salad Recipe
Homemade Side Dish: Easy and Delicious Grilled Zucchini Salad Recipe – A Must-Try Zucchini Dish
This recipe involves slicing zucchini, grilling it with minimal oil until golden, and then lightly seasoning it. This dish is even more delicious when served chilled rather than warm, making it a perfect light side dish.
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium Zucchini
Seasoning Sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp chopped Green Onion
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/3 Tbsp Allulose (or Sugar)
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Sesame Oil (or Perilla Oil) to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp chopped Green Onion
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/3 Tbsp Allulose (or Sugar)
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Sesame Oil (or Perilla Oil) to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing one medium zucchini. Ensure it’s fresh and firm.
Step 2
Wash the zucchini thoroughly. You can slice it into rounds or half-moons. Round slices cook a bit faster, so today we’ll slice them into 0.5 cm thick rounds for even cooking.
Step 3
Let’s prepare the delicious seasoning sauce for your zucchini salad. Having it ready beforehand will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 4
Finely mince the green onion for the seasoning sauce, as it adds a wonderful aroma. Mince the garlic as well if you haven’t already.
Step 5
Lightly grease a pan with a minimal amount of oil. Add the sliced zucchini and grill over medium-low heat, flipping occasionally until it turns a beautiful golden brown. The key here is to use very little oil!
Step 6
Be careful not to overcook the zucchini. It will continue to cook slightly from residual heat. Grill it just until it’s tender-crisp, maintaining a slight bite. This will give you the best texture.
Step 7
You can simply top the grilled zucchini with the prepared seasoning sauce. This already makes a fantastic side dish, perfect for serving guests or for a special occasion due to its appealing presentation.
Step 8
However, if you find it tedious to prepare and top the sauce separately for every meal, it’s much easier to mix everything together. Today, we’ll show you the simpler mixing method.
Step 9
To the grilled zucchini, add all the seasoning sauce ingredients. Drizzle generously with sesame oil (or perilla oil). The nutty aroma of the sesame oil will enhance the zucchini’s flavor beautifully.
Step 10
You don’t even need gloves for this! Use a spoon to gently toss everything together, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed without mashing the zucchini. Mix gently to maintain the zucchini’s texture.
Step 11
And there you have it – a delicious grilled zucchini salad is complete! A visually appealing and flavorful side dish is ready to be enjoyed.
Step 12
Zucchini is quite affordable these days! It’s rich in Vitamin A, which is excellent for eye health. A deficiency in Vitamin A can lead to night blindness and dry eyes. Enjoy this simple and healthy dish for a nutritious home-cooked meal! It’s especially delightful when served chilled.
