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yellow polka dot zucchini side

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lori McLain
@lmclain
Denton, TX

The Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini song is one of my favorites... so I always think of zucchini when I hear it, and it gave me the inspiration for this light side dish salad. Perfect any time of year! The fresh corn kernels are the 'yellow polka dots' for the zucchini.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Enjoy this zucchini side dish on a hot summer's day. This light and refreshing salad tastes like pure summer. The fresh zucchini and corn pair nicely. With the tomatoes, it's a melody of summer veggies. They're dressed with a light, slightly sweet, and tangy dressing. Sprinkling cilantro and green onions on top adds a pop of freshness. A delicious warmer weather side dish that would be perfect alongside grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For yellow polka dot zucchini side

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    honey
  • 1 tsp
    white vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    coarse ground pepper
  • 2 md
    zucchini
  • 1 c
    fresh corn kernels
  • 1 c
    yellow cherub tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    thinly sliced green onions

How To Make yellow polka dot zucchini side

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    1
    Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Peeled zucchini in a bowl.
    2
    Cut ends off zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini into long, thin strips. When you get to the center of the zucchini, turn it over and start on its other side, peeling off strips until you reach the center again. Add to a bowl.
  • Add corn kernels.
    3
    Add corn kernels.
  • Add tomato halves.
    4
    Add tomato halves.
  • Add cilantro and green onions.
    5
    Add cilantro and green onions. Toss slightly.
  • Pour the dressing over and toss.
    6
    Pour dressing over the veggies, a little at a time, tossing as you go, until everything is well-coated.
  • Place in a serving bowl or a platter.
    7
    Place in medium serving bowl or serving platter.
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