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    Grilled Zucchini Salad

    Published: Jun 17, 2023 · Modified: May 6, 2025 by Romy · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This Grilled Zucchini Salad is the perfect summer salad recipe! It's made with toasted walnuts and vegan feta cheese, then drizzled with an oil-free salad dressing that packs a whole lot of flavor.

    The recipe is easy to make and prepare ahead of time, making it a perfect lunch or delicious side dish for your next BBQ.

    Vegan Grilled Zucchini Salad with walnuts and vegan feta crumbles on a serving platter, sitting on a white dinner table surrounded by ingredients.
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    • 🌱 Ingredients & Notes
    • 🧑‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
    • 🍽️ Serving Ideas
    • ❄️ Storage
    • ♻️ What to Do with Your Leftovers
    • 🔜 Related Recipes
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    ❤️ Why this Recipe Works

    • It's vegan!
    • it's made with grilled zucchini - a healthy and delicious summer vegetable!
    • The addition of walnuts adds a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the salad.
    • The simple oil-free dressing is easy to make and complements the flavors of the salad well.
    • It is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer BBQ!

    🌱 Ingredients & Notes

    Here is everything you need for this Vegan Grilled Zucchini recipe:

    The ingredients for grilled zucchini salad with walnuts and vegan feta are sitting on a wooden tray with labels.
    • Zucchini - sliced into ¼-inch slices
    • Oil - I like to use olive oil to brush the zucchini slices before grilling
    • Seasoning - salt and pepper
    • Walnuts - use raw and unsalted walnuts and chop them before toasting the nuts
    • Arugula - for the recipe I used roughly 2 cups of fresh arugula (about 50g)
    • Vegan Feta - use homemade vegan feta made from macadamia nuts or swap for store-bought
    • Dressing - this vegan Oil-free Salad Dressing compliments the salad perfectly and it's super easy to make!

    Jump to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for detailed quantities.

    Tips for Ingredient Substitutions

    In case you don't have everything to hand, here a few ideas and notes for possible substitutions:

    • Nuts - swap walnuts for other nuts such as almonds or pecans
    • Arugula - swap for other greens, such as baby spinach or mixed salad greens
    • Zucchini - this recipe is also delicious with grilled yellow squash or eggplant.
    • Vegan feta - substitute with crumbled tofu or sprinkle the salad with nutritional yeast.

    Possible Recipe Variations

    If you want to shake things up, why not try taking this recipe to the next level:

    • For a Mediterranean twist, try adding kalamata olives to the salad. You could also use a Greek dressing instead of the simple oil-free dressing used in the original recipe.
    • For a heartier salad, add cooked quinoa or couscous to the mix. You could also add some vegan grilled chicken or seitan kebab for some extra protein.
    • For a sweeter version of the salad, add some sliced fresh strawberries or dried cranberries. You could also add a drizzle of maple syrup to the dressing for some extra sweetness.

    🔪 Equipment

    Here is all the equipment you need to make this recipe:

    • Grill or grill pan
    • Skillet
    • Large bowl

    🧑‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

    This salad is so easy to make in just a few steps:

    Courgette has been sliced and the slices are laying on a wooden board next to a large kitchen knife.

    Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch slices.

    Grilled zucchini slices in a griddle pan with the grill lines visible.

    Grill the slices in a griddle pan.

    Walnuts have been chopped up and are toasting in a non-stick pan.

    Toast the chopped walnuts.

    Vegan Grilled Zucchini Salad with walnuts and vegan feta crumbles on a serving platter, shown up close.

    Mix all ingredients in a bowl and toss with the oil-free salad dressing. Then you're ready to serve your Grilled Zucchini Salad!

    Useful tip: When grilling the zucchini, make sure to not overcrowd the grill or grill pan. This will ensure that the zucchini slices get evenly cooked and get those nice grill marks on them. If your grill or grill pan is small, you may need to grill the zucchini in batches to avoid overcrowding.

    Vegan Grilled Zucchini Salad with walnuts and vegan feta crumbles on a serving platter, sitting on a white dinner table surrounded by ingredients.

    🍽️ Serving Ideas

    This zucchini salad makes a great side dish for a summer BBQ or a light lunch on its own. Pair it with some Vegan Grilled Chicken or BBQ Tofu for a complete meal, or create some homemade Vegan Kabob Skewers or Seitan Gyros alongside for added protein. Enjoy!

    ❄️ Storage

    This salad is best served immediately, but can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep in mind that the zucchini may soften slightly and the dressing may become absorbed by the other ingredients over time. If you plan on making the salad ahead of time, consider storing the dressing separately and adding it just before serving.

    Vegan Grilled Zucchini Salad with walnuts and vegan feta crumbles on a serving platter, shown up close.

    ♻️ What to Do with Your Leftovers

    If you have any leftover ingredients from this recipe, here are a few tips and tricks to use them in your next epic creation!

    • Zucchini - use any leftover zucchini to add to homemade Vegan Shakshuka, Tempeh Pad Thai or a bowl of Vegan Black Bean Ramen.
    • Walnuts - turn any leftover walnuts into a delicious Vegan Walnut Pesto or get baking to make a Vegan Walnut & Coffee Cake.
    • Vegan Feta - Sprinkle it onto Mango Salsa Lettuce Tacos or spread it onto homemade Rosemary Focaccia.

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    Vegan Grilled Zucchini Salad with walnuts and vegan feta crumbles on a serving platter, sitting on a white dinner table surrounded by ingredients.

    Grilled Zucchini Salad (with walnuts & vegan feta!)

    Romy
    This vegan grilled zucchini salad with walnuts and vegan feta is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for your next BBQ. Packed with flavor and easy to make, it's a healthy and delicious summer recipe that everyone will love!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British, Greek
    Servings 2 servings

    Equipment

    • 1 grill or griddle pan
    • 1 Skillet
    • 1 large bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 medium-size zucchini (about 800g)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ cup walnuts (80g) chopped
    • 2 cups fresh arugula (50g)
    • ½ cup vegan feta crumbled
    • ½ cup vegan oil-free dressing (120 ml)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the grill of your griddle pan to medium-high heat.
    • Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch slices and brush the zucchini slices with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
    • Place the zucchini slices on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the zucchini is tender.
    • Remove the zucchini from grill and allow to cool slightly.
    • In the meantime, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 1 minute until golden.
    • In a large bowl, combine grilled zucchini, chopped walnuts, crumbled vegan feta, and arugula.
    • Drizzle over the oil-free dressing and toss to combine.
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • Don't overcrowd the grill when grilling the zucchini!
    • The salad is best served immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 
    • If you prepare this salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately.
    • For a delicious twist, you can also add roasted cherry tomatoes to the salad or add some homemade salad croutons for an extra crunch! 
    • For added sweetness and flavor, try adding fresh strawberries, raisins or dried cranberries to the salad.
    • To make the salad more hearty and filling, try adding cooked quinoa or couscous to the mix or serve with Vegan Grilled Chicken, Kebab pieces or Vegan Gyros for added protein. 
    • To reduce waste, try using the leftover grilled zucchini in a sandwich or wrap the next day for lunch.
    Keyword courgette salad, grilled zucchini salad, summer salad, vegan salad dressing

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    1. Dani

      July 03, 2023 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      love how this turned out! added some cherry tomatoes too and worked a treat! thanks for the recipe x

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      • romylondonuk

        July 09, 2023 at 9:35 am

        Sounds like a fab addition for a pop of colour! Thank you for the lovely review ❤️

        Reply
    2. Tammy

      July 23, 2023 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this fresh salad!

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