Fried Zucchini Salad With Cream Cheese Dressing

Name: Fried Zucchini Salad With Cream Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9/16 cup cream cheese; 3 1/8 tablespoons soy cooking cream, or half plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon thyme; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon salt; cracked black pepper to taste; 1 zucchini 200 grams; 2 tablespoons corn meal; 1 teaspoon paprika; olive oil to taste, enough to cover the bottom of the pan; 4 tomatoes ripe salad, 400 grams; 2 1/2 cups arugula leaves; chives to taste, optional; 2 figs sliced into rings , optional

Servings: persons

9/16 cup cream cheese
3 1/8 tablespoons soy cooking cream, or half plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon thyme
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon salt
cracked black pepper to taste
1 zucchini 200 grams
2 tablespoons corn meal
1 teaspoon paprika
olive oil to taste, enough to cover the bottom of the pan
4 tomatoes ripe salad, 400 grams
2 1/2 cups arugula leaves
chives to taste, optional
2 figs sliced into rings , optional

1
Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place in a blender. Add the peeled and finely chopped garlic clove, soy cream and lemon thyme leaves.
2
Season with freshly ground pepper.
3
Blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
4
Rinse the zucchini well and cut into 0.5 cm thick slices.
5
In a deep dish, mix the flour with the paprika and season with about a tablespoon of salt.
6
Cover the bottom of a nonstick pan with olive oil and bring to a medium high heat.
7
Cover both sides of the zucchini slices with the flour mixture and fry until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
8
Rinse and slice the tomatoes.
9
Place the tomato slices over the arugula. Top with chives, fig slices, fried zucchini and drizzle with cheese dressing.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9/16 cup cream cheese, 3 1/8 tablespoons soy cooking cream, or half plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon thyme, 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Fried Zucchini Salad With Cream Cheese Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!