Picnic Corn Zucchini Salad Food

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Working with 1 zucchini at a time, cut lengthwise into very thin (julienne) strips with slicer, turning zucchini and avoiding core. Discard core.
• Toss zucchini strips with 1 teaspoon salt and let drain in a colander set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
• Gently squeeze handfuls of zucchini to remove excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
• Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Add zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and basil and toss well.

PICNIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss pasta, corn, tomatoes, zucchini and olives; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all of the dressing ingredients; cover and shake well. Drizzle over salad; lightly toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

VEGAN ZUCCHINI CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate 2 medium-sized zucchini (about 1 ½ cups) into a bowl or colander that is prepared with a clean dish towel or cheese cloth that is laid into it. Add a pinch of salt, and leave for 10 minutes. Take the edges of the towel (like you would a garbage bag), twist the top of the cloth over a sink or bowl until it squeezes the zucchini and drains the excess liquid. Try to squeeze as much liquid as you can.
• Mix three tablespoons of water and one tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flax seeds in a small bowl. Let the mixture thicken for 5 minutes.
• Mix the dry ingredients together. Add the chia egg, almond milk and olive oil and mix again with a whisk.
• Add grated zucchini, corn kernels, finely chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, diced scallions and chopped parsley. Sprinkle with lime juice. Mix it all together.
• Heat up a pan to medium heat and place one or two tablespoons of oil into the pan. Portion out one heaped tablespoon of batter per fritter and fry in batches over medium heat for about five minutes per side. Cover after flipping.
• Serve the fritters with your favorite dip or salad (more serving suggestions below).

PICNIC CORN-ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• To make dressing, mix lime juice and mustard together. Slowly beat in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour into a lidded container.
• In a medium bowl, toss together corn, zucchini, scallions, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.
• Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
• When ready to serve, add the dressing and toss well to coat. Enjoy!

GRILLED CORN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat your grill on high heat and grill the corn, husks on for 10-15 minutes or until the corn is tender. Rotate the corn halfway through grilling.
• While the corn is grilling, slice the zucchini into long strips.
• Brush both sides of the slices with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Add the zucchini to the grill and grill for a few minutes on each side, or until softened and charred with grill marks.
• Dice the zucchini into ½ inch cubes.
• Cut the kernels off the corn. We like to place the cob in the opening of a tube cake pan. This helps hold the cob steady and the cake pan catches all of the kernels neatly.
• Gather your dressing ingredients. The 2 remaining tablespoons olive oil, the garlic scapes, lemon, vinegar, basil, chives, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Whisk together.
• Toss the corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced zucchini, and dressing together in a large bowl.
• Top the corn salad with the feta cheese and more fresh herbs if you wish.