You won’t be able to stop eating this flavorful zucchini noodles salad! Loaded with tons of fresh, healthy Mediterranean goodness and an unbelievable sun-dried tomato dressing.
About my salad situation, guys…
It’s officially out of hand is what it is. And this week marks the culmination of all salad history.
It is Salad For Dinner week on my blog!! For those of you new around here to my dinner series, here’s the scoop >>>
Every third week of the month for a solid week I share oodles of themed dinner recipes with y’all. So far we’ve done Pantry Essentials, Crockpot, Make-Ahead, and 7-Ingredient dinner series.
And today…the spotlight is dead-center on SALAD. A lot of people think salad only serves the cause as a lunch or side dish, but I’m here to tell you that salad for dinner is the BOSS. And you can totally do it without still feeling hungry afterwards or feeling like you’ve deprived yourself.
SQUEAL. Wait until you see all the salad GOLD I have coming your way this week.
First up on the salad agenda…zucchini noodles salad. Ohhh heck, this is gonna be an awesome week. ??
Zucchini noodles piled high with uber-fresh and healthy Mediterranean glory. And covered in sun-dried tomato dressing. And hi, I want to dive into the bowl now, please and thanks. ??
So the first thing that happens is we compile all our Mediterranean must-haves. This includes artichoke hearts, black olives, tomato, fresh herbs, and lots of feta. I mean, lots.
And then come…our oodles of zucchini noodles. Eeek, the COLORS, people!
Then came the dressing…tangy, flavorful, and completely wonderful sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. It will coat every single little zucchini noodle and take all the flavors up about 3498 notches on the NOM meter. Bam.
Then came the faceplants. Multiple occurrences I’m pleased to report. I can’t even this salad, guys. It’s just too wonderful.
Let’s do Monday a favor right now. It’s called EAT THE SALAD!!
Sun-Dried Tomato Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Salad
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini spiralized
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1 can 15 oz artichoke hearts, drained and diced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- SUNDRIED TOMATO DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine spiralized zucchini, olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Make the dressing: Place sundried tomatoes, vinegar, water, and garlic in food processor. With food processor running, drizzle olive oil through top, pulsing dressing until completely smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
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When ready to serve, toss sundried tomato dressing with zucchini noodle mixture. Enjoy!
This ain’t my first rodeo with zucchini noodles!! ♥
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Ok you are totally convinving me that I need to make zoodles asap, especially if it’s in a salad like this! I bought aa spiralizer months ago, but I still haven’t used it. Time to change that. This looks perfect, Sarah! Love the zesty flavors!
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You totally need to pull out your spiralizer and make these zoodles, Gayle!!
THIS is one seriously gorgeous salad! Why don’t I have a spiralizer yet?? It just seems wrong! Lol
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Girl, you NEED a spiralizer asap! 😀
Sun-dried tomatoes are totally my thing. Love them!! I just know I would devour this zoodle salad and possibly drink the dressing…
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Haha! I’m right there with you on drinking the dressing! It’s just waaay too good. 😉
This the recipe that makes me use sun dried tomatoes and feta! I have spiralizer and eat a lot of zuchini and yellow squash noodles but never thought of SDT [sorry that sounds like a disease doesn’t it? Lol] okay sun dried tomato dressing. You got me!
Love zucchini noodles! This salad looks awesome! Love the sun dried tomato dressing! Pinning!
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I love this series, Sarah, and I could salads like this for dinner all week long easily! I love the flavors going on here, and I’m really loving the sound of that sun dried tomato dressing! I definitely need to give that a try. 🙂
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Aren’t salads just the best?? I could eat ’em every day easily. 😉 Thanks Marcie!!
I’m so into zucchini noodles right now and loving the flavors in this dish!
Thanks Rachel! Zoodles are the BEST! 😉
Amazing salad Sarah! You are making me want to run out right now and buy a spiraliser! Soooo pretty!
You totally need to buy a spiralizer, Jessica! You will not regret it. 😉
Which spritzer do you recommend I borrowed a microplane one and even my husband couldn’t do the whole small sweet potato?
I would highly recommend the Kitchenaid spiralizer attachment! It’s one of my favorite kitchen tools. 🙂
Hi, I love the sound of this salad and plan to make i tomorrow for company! Can you please tell me how to move the icons (Pinterest etc) from the left, as it partially covers the content of the recipe. Thank you.
Sorry about that Jane! I’ve made a few changes to the icons now— can you tell me if you can view the recipe now?
Do you cook the zucchini? Silly question but this will my first time using my spiralizer ?
Not silly at all, Jennifer! 🙂 Nope, the zucchini doesn’t need to be cooked.
Thank you!
Holy moly!!! I made this today and it is awesome!!! So so good and I don’t feel bad eating it! So much flavor! Yummy!
I’m so happy to hear that, Jennifer! Thanks for reporting back! 🙂
I’m from Hungary, and first time I’ve tried to make mediterranean taste at home and I have to tell it was really really awesome 🙂 Thanks for this healthy recipe 🙂
I’m so glad to hear that, Nixy! Thanks for trying this recipe!
I don’t have a spiralizer, but I did buy a mandolin which can slice very thinly. Can also julienne etc.. My husband wouldn’t eat this because he’s a pain in the … However I’m certainly going to make it because it sounds delicious.
Definitely let me know how this salad turns out if you make it, Gabrielle!!
Of there are any leftovers are they soggy the next day ?
Leftovers keep just fine for an additional day, Bonny! 🙂
Thank you for sharing this recipe…I brought it to a BBQ yesterday, it was a big hit!!!! I enjoyed it so much, I’m making it again today…just for me!
That’s so great to hear, Kasey! Enjoy!!
Can’t wait to try recipe!
This dish looks so delicious and refreshing! Love finding new recipes that have zoodles in them. They’re so healthy
Are the zucchini noodles uncooked?
Yes they are!
This was really good! I bought a jar of Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomato bruschetta instead of just sun dried tomatoes, only because this jar was 1.99 vs almost 5.00 for the other. So good though!!
I made this for an office pot-luck, filled with foodies and picky vegetarians….and they LOVED it! I’ve directed at least 5 people to the website for the recipe! It’s a keeper for sure! And I’m going to make it for my family for the holidays! Thank you!
How do you spirrolize zucchini? Is there a gadget I must buy?
Hi, Rosie! Yes, a spiralizer is the tool you will need to make zucchini noodles. I use this one and it works absolutely flawlessly!
Thanks. Ordered it on Amazon today (did it befor I read your email). Cant wait to use it.
How long do you think this will last in the fridge for? I’m trying to find a few good salad recipes that I can make ahead on the weekends to take with me for lunches at work throughout the next week.
I would recommend storing this salad without the dressing tossed in for 5-7 days, Andrea. Once you’re ready to eat it, just top it with the dressing and you’re good to go!
I’ve been trying to find a salad recipe that isn’t lettuce-based. I’m so thankful that I found this one. This salad is definitely a keeper! I want someone to invite me to a potluck just so that I can bring it. Thanks for creating this salad!
Amazing! I made this salad today and truly enjoyed it. I love zucchini noodles. I used feta with basil and tomatoes and it was fantastic! This is a keeper,
I love this salad. It was a big hit at office party. Will be making this again.
Happy to hear that, Joan! Enjoy!! 🙂
This is an amazing and awesome recipe. Fit perfectly with my life style eating habits. The sun dried tomatoe dressing was full of flavor. Did not make the full 6 serving portion as there are only two of us. So I scaled the recipe accordingly.
Only thing I added was 4oz of chopped chicken breast. As a Type 2 diabetic, I enjoy some protein with my meals.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will be making this again.
Looks perfect
I don’t have a spiralizer, but I did buy bags of frozen zucchini noodles. Would it work to just thaw these, or do the noodles need to be fresh/raw? Thanks!
Thawing would likely be fine! I would recommend squeezing out the noodles with paper towels though prior to using so that there is no excess water.
This recipe is delicious, I highly recommend it, even my husband liked it (he usually doesn’t like healthy meals) it surprised me…
I added 1 TB diced red onion & diced cucumber. I can see myself making this once a week, very filling and delicious.
Thank you for sharing your healthy, delicious, recipes.
So glad to hear that Jennifer! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂