You’ll love this refreshing and easy zucchini cherry tomato salad with feta. The perfect summer salad combines fresh veggies, savory feta, and a vibrant dressing for a deliciously light dish.
$15.51 per recipe / $1.94 per serving
This is probably the first time I’ve had raw zucchini served in a salad and it won’t be the last! This dish was so delicious I’ll be making it all through zucchini season!
This zucchini cherry tomato salad works because it’s:
- Super simple to throw together. You’ll only need 15 minutes to get this salad from prepped to ready to serve.
- Light and refreshing. The delicious za’atar dressing combined with the crisp vegetables and creamy feta make this the perfect side for summer.
- A great way to use up zucchini. When garden zucchini are overflowing, you can use up several in this delicious dish!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Wash and halve 1 pint of cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop ½ cup Kalamata olives. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine ⅓ cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1 Tablespoon za’atar seasoning. Add ¼ teaspoon of both salt and pepper, cherry tomatoes and olives. Toss to coat
Create ribbons from 4 small zucchini either using a Y vegetable peeler or a mandolin. Place zucchini ribbons on a large platter and top with the tomato mixture. Crumble 4 ounces of feta over the top and season with additional salt and za’atar to taste.
Garnish with ¼ cup pine nuts and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Recipe Costs
This recipe costs $15.51 to make which is $1.94 a serving. You could definitely save money by using fresh tomatoes, zucchini, and basil from your garden which is the bulk of the cost in this dish.
- Cherry tomatoes – $2.75
- Kalamata olives – $1.90
- Olive oil – $1.04
- Red wine vinegar – $0.18
- Za’atar seasoning – $0.43
- Salt and pepper – $0.05
- Zucchini – $3.00
- Feta cheese – $2.79
- Pine nuts – $2.12
- Basil -$1.25
Serve This With
This salad will pair amazingly with:
- Air Fryer Za’atar Tofu
- Mediterranean Street Fries
- Pesto Tortellini
- Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
- Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken
FAQs
Yes, you can substitute feta with goat cheese, ricotta salata, or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
Yes, you can prepare the salad ingredients ahead of time, but it’s best to add the dressing and feta just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Absolutely! Grilling the zucchini will add a smoky flavor to the salad, giving it a delicious twist. You’ll want to do thicker slices if you choose to grill the zucchini so it doesn’t burn. Brush or spray the ribbons with olive oil and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side.
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Zucchini Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon za'atar seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 small zucchini
- 4 ounces feta
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- fresh basil leaves, to garnish
Instructions
- Wash and halve cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop Kalamata olives. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar and za'atar seasoning. Add salt and pepper, cherry tomatoes and olives. Toss to coat
- Create ribbons from zucchini either using a Y vegetable peeler or a mandolin. Place zucchini ribbons on a large platter and top with the tomato mixture. Crumble feta over the top and season with additional salt and za'atar to taste.
- Garnish with pine nuts and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.