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Greek Zucchini Salad Toasts

Greek Zucchini Salad

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Greek Zucchini Salad is full of summer produce: grilled zucchini, peaches, tomatoes fresh basil, feta cheese and honey. Serve on toasts!
There are so many ways to prepare zucchini, and one of my favorite ways is grilling, because of the texture and flavor. Grilled zucchini adds delicious smokiness to this fresh summer salad. Spoon this salad onto toasts to serve an an appetizer, but it also is perfect to toss into a bowl, along with some chicken and spring mix, for a hearty summer salad. You can replace the peaches, or add more fruit to the salad, along with other vegetables like cucumber and red onion.

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, cut diagonally into 1’’ thick rounds
  • Olive oil to brush
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 12 2x3-inch slices sturdy bread, ciabatta or rustic loaf
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise (or avocado spray)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 peach, peeled and chopped
  • ½ c kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • 8-10 leaves basil, chiffonade
  • 1 ½ Tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Cross hatch both sides of the zucchini, cutting only about ⅛ inch down. This process helps the zucchini to release its excess moisture, thus browning better and remaining tender yet firm (rather than soggy and mushy).
  • Season both sides of the zucchini with salt and place on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Let sit 10 minutes. Preheat grill to high.
  • Spread a generous layer of mayo onto each bread slice and set aside. (Optional to spary with Avocado Spray.)
  • Use a paper towel to dab any moisture off of both sides of the zucchini, then brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and lightly charred—2-3 minutes per side. If the grill is too hot, reduce heat to medium-high. As the zucchini grills, grill the bread until golden brown and crunchy. You may need to lower the heat to avoid charring the bread. You can also broil the bread in the oven or in a skillet for more even toasting.
  • Remove zucchini and bread from the heat and let cool.
  • Slice zucchini into bite-size pieces and toss together with the tomatoes, feta, peach, olives, basil, and honey in a big bowl.
  • Serve chilled, spooned onto the toasts or tossed in a salad or as a side salad.

Notes

Reposted from July 2022.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 248kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 707mg, Potassium: 291mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 581IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 209mg, Iron: 1mg