Name: Roasted Zucchini and Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium-sized zucchini; spices: ½ tsp each: salt, dried garlic, black pepper, sweet paprika, Italian seasoning; 6 Persian cucumbers; 2 avocados; cilantro leaves; 4 eggs; 2 tbsp honey, or sugar; 1 tsp lemon zest; 6 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; ¼ tsp salt; 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Roasted zucchini and avocado salad with poppy seed dressing. A delicious, savory summer salad paired with a lemony dressing. Perfect on its own or served as a side dish on your next grill party. You’ll want to make a double batch of the dressing, it’s slightly sweet and creamy with a tangy brightness. It’ll elevate any salad to the next level.

This recipe is so simple that it could become a regular addition to your summer dinner rotation. It requires just a few ingredients, yet it tastes so delicious and complex. You can have this delicious salad on the table in 20 minutes, or you can roast the zucchini ahead of time for a dinner that’s ready in a blitz. Great any day of the week, but special enough to wow your guests. A perfect meal to serve on a warm summer evening.

Zucchini slices roasted until tender, then paired with crunchy cucumber and buttery avocado. Finally tossed in a bright lemony poppy seed dressing while still warm, this way the zucchini gets a chance to soak in all the delicious flavors. Boiled eggs and chopped fresh cilantro finish off this easy summery salad that can be served as a light dinner or as a side with fish or meat.

Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.

As delicious as this salad is, the poppy seed dressing takes it to the next level. It’s slightly sweet, a little tangy and creamy with a gentle poppy seed texture. So good! Refreshing and summery. The best part? It’s a breeze to whip up.

RECIPE NOTES

add-ins: crumbled feta cheese, mint, yellow squash
serve the salad as a light lunch with some crusty bread or along side with grilled chicken, steak or salmon. Or stuff it into a warm pita bread for a vegetarian lunch
the recipe for the poppy seed dressing can easily be doubled if you’re serving a crowd
any leftover poppy seed dressing can be used on roasted vegetables, grilled salmon or meat, as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip for crudités
store refrigerated in a closed jar for up to 2 weeks
if you want to avoid your oven, alternatively, cook the zucchini on your stovetop in a skillet until golden brown
make ahead: you can roast the zucchini ahead of time for a dinner that’s ready in 10 minutes

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COOKING VIDEO

Yield: serves 4

Roasted Zucchini and Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Roasted Zucchini Avocado Salad

3 tbsp olive oil
2 medium-sized zucchini
spices: ½ tsp each: salt, dried garlic, black pepper, sweet paprika, Italian seasoning
6 Persian cucumbers
2 avocados
cilantro leaves
4 eggs

Poppy Seed Dressing

2 tbsp honey, or sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
6 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
Cut zucchini into ⅕ inch/0,5 cm slices. Layer a baking sheet with parchment paper, sprinkle with 1 tbsp oil and half of the spices. Spread the zucchini in a single layer (you might need 2 baking sheets). Sprinkle with the remaining oil and spices. Bake for 15 minutes.
Alternatively, prepare the zucchini on your stovetop. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook zucchini until golden, about 10–12 minutes.
In the meantime, add eggs to a pot with boiling water and cook for 6 minutes. Drain and run under cold water.
Chop the cucumbers and slice the avocado.
To make the poppy seed dressing. Add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice to your own taste.
Divide zucchini, avocado, cucumbers and eggs among bowls, overlapping slightly. Drizzle with the poppy seed dressing and top with cilantro. Serve with some crusty bread. Enjoy!

Notes

Calories Per Serving: 465 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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