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Marinated Zucchini and Red Onions

These Marinated Zucchini and Red Onions are the perfect snack, salad topper, bowl mix-in, or side dish to any meal! They are made with white wine vinegar, good quality extra virgin olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices. Super quick to throw together, and to keep in the fridge all week! A great way to use up late summer zucchini too!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Easy, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword 15 minute appetizer, easy zucchini recipe, healthy zucchini recipe, late summer zucchini recipe, marinated onions, marinated zucchini, summer zucchini recipe, zucchini salad recipe, zucchini side dish recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Molly | Spices in My DNA

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (I used parsley, thyme, and oregano here, but use whatever you have! Chives work great too!)
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup good-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 of a small-medium red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, pepper, and olive oil until combined. Add the zucchini and red onion and toss to combine. Let them marinate for 20-30 minutes, or up to 1 hour at room temperature. After they've sat for a bit, season to taste with additional salt if needed. They will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week!

Recipe Notes

*The ways I like to use these:
-added to salads along with a drizzle or two of the marinade to act as the dressing to your salad!
-as a topping for bowls
-stirred into to pasta salad
-thrown into warm pasta with a little (or a lot) of grated parm and handful of arugula
-for a super refreshing summer side dish
-as a snack straight out of the fridge!
-scooped up with a crusty baguette and some burrata or any cheese, really :)
-there are no limits!
*They will keep in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 1 week!