Easy and basic Chinese style Zucchini salad is one of the best side dishes in summer when fresh and tender Zucchini is dominating on the market.

Though we have lots of famous meat dishes in Chinese cuisine, we pay more attention to vegetables on our daily table. Zucchini is a new member to Chinese vegetables with only a history less than 10 years. We have a similar specie which is dark green and round, usually shredded and simply stir fried with garlic. But Zucchini has obtained the popularity quickly in recently. And my favorite way to cook this lovely vegetable is to make a basic salad.

Ingredients

• 3 zucchinis, cut into strips
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon black vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• salt to taste

Instructions

Bring enough water to a boiling in a large pot and then blanch the strips for 2-3 minutes until well softened. Transfer out and place in a serving plate.

Mix all the seasonings and drizzle over the zucchini.

Heat up oil in a pan and fry garlic until aroma. Then pour the garlic oil over the salad, decorate with chopped red pepper circles and serve immediately.

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5 Minutes Zucchini Salad

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

easy asian style 5 minutes Zucchini salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Zucchini

Servings: 2

Calories: 94 kcal

Author: Elaine

Ingredients

• 3 zucchinis , cut into strips
• 2 green onions , chopped
• 1 clove garlic , minced

Sauce

• 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp. black vinegar
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1/8 tsp. sugar
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Bring enough water to a boiling in a large pot and then blanch the strips for 2-3 minutes until well softened. Transfer out and place in a serving plate.
2. Mix all the seasonings and drizzle over the zucchini.
3. Heat up oil in a pan and fry garlic until aroma. Then pour the garlic oil over the salad, decorate with scallion and chopped red pepper circles and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

To make a spicy version, you can add some Chinese chili oil or chop one fresh Thai pepper and sprinkle with seasoning before pouring the hot oil.

Nutrition Facts

5 Minutes Zucchini Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 622mg27%

Potassium 195mg6%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 200IU4%

Vitamin C 15.2mg18%

Calcium 12mg1%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.