Peach and Zucchini Salad - A simple, no-cook, side dish; light, refreshing and perfect for summertime.
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I know, that sounds like a weird combo, Peach and Zucchini Salad. But yep, that's what I said. Peach. And Zucchini. Together. In one dish. It sounds weird, but man, it tastes so good. Tis the season for fresh ingredients etc., right?
Oh and did I mention, you don't cook it? Yep, it's totally a NO COOK dish.
Perfect dish for those hot nights. It's really a side dish, so you'll probably have to cook something to go with it....or do you? If you are smart, you have caught on to batch cooking chicken by now. Grill up a bunch of chicken at the beginning of the week and then refrigerate it and use it as needed throughout the week. I was not smart enough to have some pre cooked chicken on hand, but it only took me a minute or two, to grill up a simple boneless chicken breast, seasoned with seasoned salt and pepper.
While my chicken was cooking, I shaved the zucchini. Shave you say? You can do this one of two ways. You can use a mandolin slicer. You guys know by now, how much I love my mandolin. I actually didn't use my mandolin for this though (gasp!). I used a vegetable peeler, you know, one of those Y shaped ones.
 It gives paper thin slices, which are perfect for this salad.
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The inspiration for this dish came from a recipe titled Grilled Chicken with Nectarines, Cucumber & Corn that I found on Woman's Day. Clearly, I made changes, but it was this recipe that got the wheels turning.
If you are unsure how to slice peaches, I found this video on YouTube. I actually googled "how to cut a peach" because I wasn't sure that the way I was doing it was the best. I was pretty much doing it the way everyone else is. I guess there is no magic way to get that pit out.
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Peach and Zucchini Salad
Ingredients
- 3 T olive oil
- 1.5 T white wine vinegar
- 2 peaches sliced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 zucchini shaved into paper thin slices
- 6 oz. canned corn drained
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves sliced thin
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, onion, salt and pepper.
- Place peaches, zucchini, corn and basil in a larger bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over everything. Toss gently to coat everything.
- Serve.
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Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
What a great combination for a quickie summer dinner "side!" I love creating new dishes with shaved zucchini and can't wait to try your recipe!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Linda! I appreciate you checking it out! Super easy indeed.
Patty Haxton Anderson says
This is a perfect budget side dish and I am passing around all over!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Patty, you're so sweet to me!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
I think it sounds like a fantastic flavor combo! Gotta try this, thanks!
Platter Talk says
Beautiful presentation, I think this sounds fabulous!
foodwanderings says
Love how you shaved the zucchini it makes the dish doubly appealing!
foodyschmoody says
Thank you. Sometimes, it's all in the detail 🙂
Kathleen says
Looks delish can't wait to try this!
Kathleen says
Can't wait to try this....looks so delish!!! THanks!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I think it sounds like a fabulous combo! So Summery!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
Great idea, I'll have to try this!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
What a delicious combo!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Interesting combo, thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What a fantastic sounding summer side dish. I just love all the freshness!
plasterer bristol says
yummy this looks and sounds delicious, thanks for sharing this.
Simon
linda spiker says
Yum! I never would have thought to put the two together!
Debra C. says
How yummy! Love zucchini all the time, but especially when it's sliced in those ribbons - so pretty! Your recipe looks delicious!
Healing Tomato says
Only you can come up with a creative combination like peaches and zucchini, LOL! It is so creative and an absolutely delicious looking salad. I think it would be perfect on its own as a lunch meal or even a post workout snack. Great recipe, Christine.
Manju | Cooking Curries says
That looks perfect for summer. So light and refreshing!