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    What Goes Well with Zucchini?

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: Apr 23, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

    What Goes with Zucchini this recipe
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    • What is Zucchini?
    • Is Zucchini a Fruit?
    • Difference Between Zucchini and Courgette
    • Nutritional Benefits of Zucchini
    • What Does Zucchini Taste Like?
    • What Goes Well with Zucchini?
    • How to Use Zucchini in Salads?
    • Salad Recipes with Zucchini

    What is Zucchini?

    Zucchini is a summer squash found in abundance in the warmer months. However, it is now more available throughout the year.

    It is a member of the melon, gourd, and cucumber family that is harvested when it is not yet matured, making it edible for us to consume.

    The word zucchini comes from the Italian word zucchini (singular form), which means a small gourd. As it comes from Italy, they are sometimes referred to as the green Italian squash.

    Like many of the food we eat today, Europeans who colonised the Americas brought the zucchini to the wider world.

    Is Zucchini a Fruit?

    Botanically speaking, yes. It is a young fruit that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae plant family.

    We do, however, eat it as a vegetable.

    Difference Between Zucchini and Courgette

    Language. That is the only difference between the 2. Courgette is the French word for zucchini.

    Nutritional Benefits of Zucchini

    Like many vegetables that we eat, there are so many nutritional benefits that we can gain from them. Here is a quick snapshot of some of the healthy benefits of consuming zucchini:

    • Zucchini is rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C and K, manganese, potassium, folate and magnesium.
    • It helps to reduce blood sugar levels as it is a very healthy low carb replacement with minimal sugars.
    • It is high in fibre, so it aids in having a healthy gut.
    • Good for weight loss as it is low in calories.
    • Rich in antioxidants that may benefit your eyes, skin, and heart.
    • It helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure which in turn is good for heart health.

    What Does Zucchini Taste Like?

    Flavour: Zucchini is very mild tasting, much like a cucumber. It is, however, slightly sweeter with a tinge of nuttiness. It is, therefore, a great ingredient to bulk up salads without overpowering other ingredients.

    It also takes on the flavour of whatever you combine it with, so it will absorb any salad dressing you may be making.

    Texture: Raw zucchini has a bit of crunch, which mellows when introduced to heat. It can become very soft, very quickly.

    It has high water content, so if you have a particularly dry salad, this will help to add some moisture to the recipe. On the other hand, if you’re worried that your salad will end up in a pool of water, you will need to dry it out first.

    The entire zucchini can be consumed. You don’t have to peel the fruit, nor do you have to de-seed the centre.

    What Goes Well with Zucchini?

    Fruit and Vegetables
    Apple, apricot, banana, blackberry, blueberry, Brussels sprouts, capsicum, cherry, chilli, corn, cucumber, eggplant, elderflower, endive, guava, kiwi, leek, mushroom, nectarine, papaya, peach, radish, raspberry, strawberry, sweet potato, turnip.

    Herbs, Nuts and Spices
    Almond, basil, cashew, coriander, pine nuts, tarragon.

    Protein and Other
    Bacon, crab, curry, pork, prawn, scallop, sesame, squid.

    How to Use Zucchini in Salads?

    Zucchini can be eaten raw, so feel free to add them into your salad recipes as they are. You can slice them thinly, peel them into ribbons or shred them to make zoodles (zucchini noodles).

    If you find that eating it raw may not be your cup of tea, you can give it a quick blanch in some boiling hot water. This will take the edge off yet keep the bounce.

    You can cut them in half lengthwise and grill them on the BBQ, roast them in olive oil or some of your favourite spice, or you can simply sauté them to your liking.

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    Fork lifting a serve of Vegan Zucchini Noodle Salad with Pesto from the plate

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    Dive into a traditional style salad that heralds the intertwining of Chinese and British Malay cultures of centuries past. This Zucchini and Cucumber Salad celebrates the fusion between the 2 cuisines, replicated nowhere else in the world.

    Zucchini and Cucumber Salad with Dried Shrimp

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    1. The Sudden Cook

      May 12, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Love them! So nice that they don’t have to be peeled or deseeded. Was great reading the tips and pairings. I use them mostly in a cous cous salad and love them.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 31, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        That’s a great idea to have with cous cous. Yeah, they sure are an easy vegetable to cook with. Great when you don’t have a lot of time!

        Reply
    2. Brynn

      May 12, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      Throwing summer fresh zucchini on the grill is one of my favorite things about the summer season. Can’t wait to try some of these zucchini recipes and love all the pairing ideas.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 31, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Right? We do this on the BBQ too in the summer. Doesn’t need much at all and they cook so fast. We love having them on Korean BBQs too.

        Reply
    3. Adriana

      May 12, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      This is great insight, and I enjoyed the recipe ideas. I am from Mexico, and the classic pairing for zucchini is either chayote with corn and poblano peppers, cream, and cheese. But I love zucchini raw too. The fennel carrot zucchini salad looks fantastic.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 31, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        Oh I love the sound of all those too. That sounds like the making of a good salad!

        Reply
    4. Tracey

      May 12, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      Love all of these ideas with zucchini! Can’t wait to make the salads

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 31, 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Thanks Tracey! Hope you found some good ideas for combination of ingredients.

        Reply
    5. Debra

      May 12, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      These are great ideas for zucchini. I just planted my crop for the summer…I’m excited to try those salads.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 31, 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Oh you did? How exciting is that! My you have an abundant harvest!

        Reply

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