20 Minute Zucchini and Corn Fiesta Salad
20-minute summer squash and corn fiesta salad with chili-lime vinaigrette, feta cheese, and cilantro. A simple and flavorful side for all of your summer entertaining needs.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 small-medium size zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 inch thick coins
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups frozen/thawed corn (or 2 ears of fresh grilled corn*) I use Trader Joe's fire-roasted frozen corn
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add zucchini; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until golden-brown and tender. Add jalapeño and garlic; cook 2 more minutes, until aromatic. Stir in corn, cook 1 minute, until heated through. Season with salt and transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Prepare Chili-Lime Vinaigrette by combining olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cilantro in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
- Add tomatoes and feta cheese to zucchini mixture. Pour dressing overtop and gently toss to combine. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Notes
*SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This salad goes well with just about anything hot off the grill--burgers, BBQ chicken, or shrimp kebabs. It's also delicious with any classic summer sandwich, such as a grilled eggplant or caprese sandwich.
*IF USING FRESH CORN: Either throw it on the grill over high heat and grill until lightly charred, or char directly over the flame of a gas stove.
*STORE refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 450mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g