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This zucchini escabeche is a good example of how you can turn an everyday ingredient into a much more exciting side dish without a lot of effort.

Pickled Zucchini Escabeche Salad

This zucchini escabeche is a good example of how you can turn an everyday ingredient into a much more exciting side dish without a lot of effort.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 159 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium fresh zucchini
  • fresh herbs of your choice
  • 1 medium shallot finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the zucchini and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Slice the zucchini finely and evenly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Arrange the zucchini slices on a wire rack. Depending on how large your wire rack is, you might do this in badges.

    This zucchini escabeche is a good example of how you can turn an everyday ingredient into a much more exciting side dish without a lot of effort.
  2. Then grill the zucchini under a preheated grill for a couple of minutes without browning and until the water in the vegetable is drained. The zucchini slices will become slightly soft and pliable.
    This zucchini escabeche is a good example of how you can turn an everyday ingredient into a much more exciting side dish without a lot of effort.

  3. Transfer the zucchini to a large baking dish and sprinkle with olive oil, the chopped shallot and season with some pepper and salt to taste.

    This zucchini escabeche is a good example of how you can turn an everyday ingredient into a much more exciting side dish without a lot of effort.

  4. Sprinkle with the white wine vinegar and the freshly chopped herbs. Stir the zucchini well and then cover with a piece of cling film.

    This zucchini escabeche is a good example of how you can turn an everyday ingredient into a much more exciting side dish without a lot of effort.
  5. Let the zucchini marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours. Stir regularly. Let the zucchini rest at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
    This zucchini escabeche is a good example of how you can turn an everyday ingredient into a much more exciting side dish without a lot of effort.