Grilled Zucchini, Feta and Mint Salad
This Grilled Zucchini Salad has quickly become my go-to recipe whenever I want a simple, elegant, and quick side dish. Grilling gives the zucchini a wonderful depth of flavor, and paired with feta and mint, it tastes absolutely fantastic! Here are my tips to make sure it turns out perfectly — I hope it becomes your favorite summer salad too!
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Zucchini Salad
If you’re anything like me and love zucchini, this Zucchini Salad with Feta will soon become your summer favorite too:
- Healthy and delicious: this salad proves you can have both balance and flavor! It’s super nutritious and perfect for enjoying all summer long.Grilled zucchini, feta and mint salad recipe
- Perfect for any occasion: great as an appetizer at a fancy dinner, a healthy lunch with toasted bread, for a picnic, or even for meal prep.
- Easy to make ahead: you can grill the zucchini in advance, store everything in an airtight container, and just add lemon juice and olive oil right before serving to keep it fresh.
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Grilled Zucchini, Feta and Mint Salad
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- ¼ cup olive oil 60 ml
- 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning, or dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 100 g
- ⅓ cup fresh mint chopped (20 g)
- ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped (20 g)
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts 25 g
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
For the garnish
- 2 handfuls of arugula
- A few fresh mint leaves
- A few fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and cut them into thin strips (about 1/16 inch thick) or, for an easier option, into round slices about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil with the herbes de Provence (or Italian seasoning, or dried thyme). Season with salt and pepper. Brush the zucchini slices with the oil mixture.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the zucchini for 1–2 minutes on each side. Let them cool.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until golden brown, then remove them from the pan and let them cool. Finely chop the mint and basil. Crumble the feta cheese.
- Spread the arugula over a large plate. Arrange the grilled zucchini on top. Sprinkle with the mint, basil, crumbled feta, and toasted pine nuts.
- Grate some lemon zest over the salad, drizzle with lemon juice and a little olive oil. Finish by garnishing with a few fresh mint and basil leaves.
Notes
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My Tips for Grilling Zucchini
- Slice the zucchini into thin, even slices so they cook evenly.
- Make sure your grill is really hot — that’s the key to getting nice grill marks while keeping the zucchini tender.
- Don’t overcook! A couple of minutes on each side is enough to keep them soft but not mushy.
Variation Ideas for Your Grilled Zucchini Salad
- Vegan option: swap the feta for crumbled firm tofu or a plant-based cheese.
- Heartier version: add chickpeas or lentils to turn this into a complete meal.
- Different herbs: switch up the flavor by replacing mint with basil, cilantro, or dill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can grill the zucchini ahead and let it cool completely. You can assemble the salad in advance, but add the lemon juice just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Absolutely! Slice the zucchini (best as slightly thicker rounds), lay them on a baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, and grill in the oven at 425°F or 220°C (grill/broil setting) for 10–15 minutes, flipping them once halfway through so they brown evenly.
Make sure your grill is hot enough so the zucchini sear quickly instead of cooking slowly — that’s how you keep them tender but not mushy.
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Your grilled zucchini, feta and mint salad is so delicious. I’ve made it 3 times in the past 4 days.
Instead of grilling I put the coin sliced zucchini, with oil and herbs de provenance sprinkled over, in a 425 degree oven until nicely melted.
I’m making it again tonight for a pot luck with some pasta thrown in.
Thanks!
Thank you very much Alison 😊 I am glad you like the recipe !
This salad tastes delicious, with a different texture from the usually ones. It’s easy and quick to cook
Thanks Paloma !
Help…
This recipe was in French. Thank you.
Fresh, clean, presents really beautifully, extremely flavorsome, easy to make and the quantity for six servings is very, very generous.
This will be on rotation,
Terrific recipe-than you.
Thank you for this kind comment Kay 😊
What brand is the grilling pan?
Hi Lucy, it’s from Elag, a German brand!