Marinated Zucchini Salad

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Prep Time

15 min

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Cook Time

5 min

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Servings

6

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Cost

$

Ingredients

  • 4-5 small zucchini and/or yellow squash, chopped
  • 1 can black olives, sliced
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
Dressing:
  • 1 cup Italian dressing, low sodium
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Steam squash for 3-5 minutes. Chill.
  2. Combine squash, olives, pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Toss to coat.
  4. Chill in fridge overnight or for 4-8 hours before serving. 

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1. You can have your kids help you combine the ingredients once they are chopped up.
2. They could also help whisk together the sauce ingredients.

Additional Notes

Additional Vegetables You Could Add
Red onion

January 2026
Utah State University Extension

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