Zucchini Fiesta Salad Recipe

Name: Zucchini Fiesta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb zucchini, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices; 12 lb crookneck yellow squash, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ¼ cup salad oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup green chili, diced; ⅓ cup pimento stuffed olive, cut in half crosswise; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut in 3/4-inch cubes; 1 small avocado; lettuce leaf; fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

12 lb zucchini, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices
12 lb crookneck yellow squash, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup salad oil
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
1 green onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup green chili, diced
⅓ cup pimento stuffed olive, cut in half crosswise
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
1 small avocado
lettuce leaf
fresh cilantro

1
Steam zucchini and crookneck squash over boiling water until crisp-tender (about 3 minutes).
2
Plunge into ice water to cool; drain well.
3
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, salt, and cumin.
4
Add drained squash and stir lightly; chill for 30 minutes.
5
Add onion, chilies, olives, and cheese.
6
Peel and pit avocado; cut into small cubes.
7
Add to salad and mix lightly.
8
To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on 4 salad plates.
9
Mound equal portions of salad on each plate.
10
Garnish each salad with a sprig of coriander.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb zucchini, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices, 12 lb crookneck yellow squash, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup salad oil, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Fiesta Salad 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!

Zucchini Fiesta Salad

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