Zucchini, Walnut And Parmesan Salad Recipe

Name: Zucchini, Walnut And Parmesan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces zucchini, small ones (400 g baby marrows or courgettes); 3/4 cup walnuts (180 ml, approximately, use less if you like); 4 tablespoons butter (or use 4 tblsp olive oil); 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (5 ml); 1 teaspoon walnut oil (or hazelnut, sesame or other flavourful nut oil); 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, Chipotle flavour (optional); flaked sea salt (such as Maldon); 1 cup salad leaves (very roughly, use as much or as little as you like); handful arugula leaf (rocket, roquette); fresh basil leaf (to taste); 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing (not creamy, just enough to make salad glisten); 2 -3 ounces parmesan cheese, shavings (or use mature cheddar, 60 - 80 g)

Servings: persons

14 ounces zucchini, small ones (400 g baby marrows or courgettes)
3/4 cup walnuts (180 ml, approximately, use less if you like)
4 tablespoons butter (or use 4 tblsp olive oil)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (5 ml)
1 teaspoon walnut oil (or hazelnut, sesame or other flavourful nut oil)
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, Chipotle flavour (optional)
flaked sea salt (such as Maldon)
1 cup salad leaves (very roughly, use as much or as little as you like)
handful arugula leaf (rocket, roquette)
fresh basil leaf (to taste)
2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing (not creamy, just enough to make salad glisten)
2 -3 ounces parmesan cheese, shavings (or use mature cheddar, 60 - 80 g)

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["Wash the zucchini and slice on the diagonal.", "Heat the butter or oil in a pan (use a ridged pan if you have it) and heat on high. Fry the zucchini slices in batches so they lie flat. Do not cook them, just ""sear"" them on both sides, then remove from pan to a bowl.", "Add the nuts, turn heat down, and shake them until hot. They burn easily: just heat them well. Add to the zucchini, and let it cool. (I also added the nice browned butter which was left in the pan).", "Sprinkle over the balsamic vinegar, nut oil and Tabasco Chipotle if using, and toss lightly. Season with flaky sea salt, tossing to mix. This way the zucchini absorbs a little of the extra flavours.", "Arrange salad leaves of your choice on a large plate.", "Toss the zucchini-nut mixture with the vinaigrette dressing, and arrange on the salad leaves.", "Add the Parmesan shavings to the salad, and serve.", "(If the salad has to stand awhile, cover with plastic wrap. The zucchini will become a little more limp, but the taste will be fine)."]

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces zucchini, small ones (400 g baby marrows or courgettes), 3/4 cup walnuts (180 ml, approximately, use less if you like), 4 tablespoons butter (or use 4 tblsp olive oil), 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (5 ml), and more.

Yes, Zucchini, Walnut And Parmesan 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.

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Zucchini, Walnut And Parmesan Salad

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