Raw Zucchini Squash Caprese Salad
Zucchini and summer squash are abundant at this time of year. If you are looking for a great way to use some up if you have too many from your garden this recipe is perfect for you. Takes not time to slice these up, toss with a terrific dressing and it is a perfect side dish to any meal or even served as an appetizer for a party.
This past week you saw my Feta Kale Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps recipe and probably remember seeing this plate too. 🙂 I enjoyed this zucchini salad with a grilled chicken thigh and my huge mushroom and it was super filling and satisfying!
Having a delicious caprese salad has always been and will always be my favorite salad of all times. Unfortunately I like to eat too much of it, specifically the delicious mozzarella. Adding a good amount of zucchini makes for a great filler so you really won’t even notice you are eating less mozzarella in the whole dish.
Raw Zucchini Squash Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups zucchini sliced
- 2 cups yellow summer squash sliced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh basil coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces mozzarella cubed
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar red wine
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Add all vegetables, basil and cheese to a large bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and toss over vegetables. Gently stir to combine.
- Chill or enjoy immediately.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach, and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & refined-carb free for 20 years and is the author of four cookbooks: Sugar-Free Mom, Naturally Keto, The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, and her newest release, Good, Better, Best (2025). Her work focuses on helping women detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar, and lose weight while enjoying delicious, nutrient-dense whole foods. Brenda is also the creator of the Midlife Macro™ Method and the weekly Midlife Macro Meal Plans™, designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause who want simple, high-protein, low-carb meals to support hormones, metabolism, and long-term health.She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and the Sugar Free Mom Tribe membership.
This looks so fresh and delicious!! I have to make this, what a great side! Or even light dinner.
Thanks Aggie! I really enjoyed it because it filled me up without eating up all the cheese in a regular caprese salad LOL!
Looks yummy!!!! 😀 Nice one keeping summers in mind.
thanks!