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5-ingredient zucchini onion salad in a bowl with some parsley.

Easy 5-Ingredient Zucchini Onion Salad

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Shashi
Charred zucchini and caramelized onions add a ton of flavor to this Easy 5-Ingredient Zucchini Onion Salad! This is a delicious and quick side dish that is packed with plant protein!

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (approx. 2 teaspoons)
  • 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained
  • 1-15 oz. can sweet corn drained
  • 2 Zucchini (approx. 2 cups chopped zucchini)
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp Harissa (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the red onion and the garlic. And, slice the zucchini into bite-sized pieces. And, drain the liquid from the canned corn and canned chickpeas. Then, rinse both the corn and chickpeas and set aside.
  • Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet or pan and place it over a stovetop set to medium-low heat.
  • Then, add the diced onion to the pan and let it sauté for about 20-25 minutes, stirring often so the onion doesn't burn. At this point, the onion should be tender and caramelized.
  • Next, add the garlic to the caramelizing onions, and stir well. If needed, use a couple of splashes of water or vegetable stock to deglaze the pan. Sauté 2 minutes. Then, spoon the onion and garlic mixture into a bowl and set aside.
  • Next, add more oil to the pan. Turn the stovetop to medium-high heat. When the oil is warm, add the chopped zucchini slices. Let the slices sit for about a minute or two. At this point, they should have a char on them, so flip them and let them char on the other side as well. Charring zucchini gives it such a delightful taste.
  • When the zucchini is charred, add in the caramelized onion and garlic mixture, toss in the corn and chickpeas, and stir for a minute or so.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, and this dish is ready to dine on.

Notes

Sometimes, I like to sprinkle a bit of red pepper flakes as well as some fresh herbs that complement this dish, such as fresh basil, parsley, or cilantro, before serving it.
For extra spice, add in some harissa!

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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