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Moroccan Zucchini, Grape, and Bell Pepper Salad

Dicing raw zucchini and yellow squash for a salad is a fast way to use up these plentiful summer vegetables. Toss them with some red bell pepper, grapes, pine nuts, chopped mint, and a Moroccan-inspired dressing to round out this healthy dish. Paired with a grilled rib-eye or a hearty piece of fish, this salad adds plenty of flavor to a summer meal with minimal time in the kitchen. What to buy: Look for preserved lemons in gourmet grocery stores or online; or you can make your own.

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Ingredients

number of servings
1
  • 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Added to
  • 1 preserved lemon rind only finely chopped Added to
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Added to
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Added to
  • 1 medium garlic clove finely chopped Added to
  • 12 teaspoon Kosher salt Added to
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper Added to
  • 14 Cup olive oil Added to
  • 1 lb yellow squash medium dice Added to
  • 1 lb zucchini medium dice Added to
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cored seeded and medium dice Added to
  • 8 ounce seedless green grapes halved Added to
  • 14 Cup toasted pine nuts Added to
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves Added to
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Directions

40 min.
1. Step

Place all of the ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking constantly, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until it’s fully incorporated.

2. Step

Add all of the measured ingredients to the bowl with the dressing and toss until evenly coated. Let the salad sit at room temperature until the flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Toss again, taste, and season with salt as needed.

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