Apple Zucchini Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Apple Zucchini Salad is the perfect way to celebrate the season’s produce in a healthy, vibrant dish. Combining crisp green apple, tender zucchini, and sweet carrots, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette and topped with crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley, it’s a refreshing and nutrient-packed side that comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Ideal as a light starter or a side dish for your favorite grilled proteins, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is the ultimate easy salad for gatherings, meal prep, or a quick midweek dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Green apple
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the green apples, zucchini, and carrot.

Step 2

Julienne the apples and zucchini into thin, matchstick-sized strips. You can use a mandoline slicer for precision.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and julienne it into similar-sized strips as the apple and zucchini.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the julienned apple, zucchini, and carrot.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 8

Top the salad with toasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	725.6 grams (725.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	625

Total Fat 28.40g	36%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3094mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 94.40g	34%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 72.10g
Protein 10.90g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1290mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 55.8%