Use up that zucchini and take advantage of apples while they’re in season with this yummy Apple Zucchini Salad. It’s a low carb fruit salad you can enjoy all summer long.
What Makes This Zucchini Salad So Good?
- Refreshing. Full of crisp, fresh flavors.
- Easy. Slice the fruits and veggies , and coat with dressing.
- Fast. Made in less than 30 minutes . Only 10 to be exact.
- Low Carb . Only 9 net carbs per serving.
Apple and Zucchini Salad is full of fresh, amazing flavor. It will perk up your taste buds, satisfy that desire for a fruit salad, and make wonderful use of that zucchini you can come by so easily.
This is also a great side dish recipe for barbecues or family get-togethers over the summer. The dressing in this makes the apple and zucchini salad come together beautifully.
Can You Eat Zucchini Raw In A Salad?
Not only can you eat zucchini raw, but it’s also the most delicious that way (in my opinion, of course). It has a wonderfully crisp, fresh bite in this cold zucchini salad with apple.
Can You Eat The Skin Of A Zucchini?
Whether you eat the skin of zucchini or not depends on a couple of different factors.
- Is it waxed? Some zucchini has waxed skin to help preserve its shelf life. If yours is waxed, you will probably want to remove it.
- How big is it? The larger the zucchini, the more bitter the skin. To avoid a bitter flavor in your zucchini apple salad , you may opt to peel it.
- What are you using it for? Zucchini takes on the flavor of dressings and sauces easily. If you’re wanting to intensify the flavor of your dish, consider removing the skin.
How To Make Apple Zucchini Salad
- Mix. In a glass jar with a lid, mix together oil, vinegar, sweetener, salt, pepper and chopped mint leaves. Close the lid and shake it well together to emulsify the dressing. You can also do this in a small bowl with a whisk.
- Rest. Let the dressing rest while you prepare the vegetables.
- Cut. Either julienne or use this spiralizer or KitchenAid attachment to spiralize the vegetables and place them in a bowl.
- Dress . Pour the dressing on the vegetables and toss the salad. This zucchini salad is best served fresh, but it will also keep in the refrigerator for a day or two.
Is This Apple Zucchini Salad A Dessert Or AnActualSalad?
I’ve found apple salad recipes before that include lots of sugar and heavy dressings. This turns out like more of a dessert, and people just call it a salad.
My recipe for Apple Zucchini Salad is actually a salad and can be enjoyed year-round guilt-free. This salad does have a dressing, but it’s not at all full of sugar and heavy ingredients.
The dressing for this is just a few ingredients but contains a fresh mint that makes a world of difference in the flavor. Both apple and zucchini are very porous fruits and absorb the flavors around them, so they soak in this dressing and make the whole dish delicious.
Why Apple and Zucchini And Not Just Apple?
At first glance, you may think that Apple Zucchini Salad might be weird, especially given that I’m asking you to add mint to it. It’s not weird. In fact, apples and zucchini work so well together that you may not be able to tell when you’re eating an apple or when you’re eating zucchini in this Apple Zucchini Salad recipe .
Is This ALow CarbFruit Salad?
Even though apples are an incredible source of healthy sugar, they’re still fairly high in carbs. For instance, one medium apple has about 25 total carbs, whereas one medium zucchini only has about 6 total carbs.
I chose to include zucchini in this salad to reduce the number of carbs per serving while still maintaining the delicious sweetness of the apples.
Even with the reduced carbs from the addition of zucchini, you still want to eat this in moderation if you’re living a Keto lifestyle .
Our Best Zucchini Recipes
- Zucchini Casserole
- Zucchini Pancakes
- Layered Ratatouille
- Zucchini Noodles
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
But, the next time you find yourself swimming in zucchini, or just want a refreshing cold salad for summer, make this Apple Zucchini Salad . If you love the recipe please share with your friends on Facebook and Pin to make again later!
Apple Zucchini Salad
Equipment
- WHISK
- 16-OUNCE MASON JAR
- Good set of Kitchen Knives
- CUTTING BOARD
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 54 ml ) Olive Oil
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 59.75 ml ) Red Wine Vinegar
- ▢ 1 packet ( 1 packet ) Splenda , or 2 teaspoons sugar
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Black Pepper
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) mint leaves , chopped
For the Salad
- ▢ 2 cups ( 250 g ) apples , julienned
- ▢ 1 cup ( 124 g ) Zucchini , julienned
- ▢ 1 cup ( 113 g ) Yellow Summer Squash , julienned
- ▢ walnuts , toasted for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a glass jar with a lid, mix together oil, vinegar, sweetener, salt, pepper and chopped mint leaves. Close the lid and shake it well together to emulsify the dressing. You can also do this in a small bowl with a whisk, but I like this method of making dressings in a mason jar since they emulsify quickly–without needing to wash a bowl and whisk. Let the dressing rest while you prepare the vegetables.
- Either julienne or spiralize the vegetables and place them in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing on the vegetables and toss the salad.
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Originally Published July 11, 2018
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Apple Zucchini Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 packet Splenda or 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped
For the Salad
- 2 cups apples julienned
- 1 cup Zucchini julienned
- 1 cup Yellow Summer Squash julienned
- walnuts toasted for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a glass jar with a lid, mix together oil, vinegar, sweetener, salt, pepper and chopped mint leaves. Close the lid and shake it well together to emulsify the dressing. You can also do this in a small bowl with a whisk, but I like this method of making dressings in a mason jar since they emulsify quickly–without needing to wash a bowl and whisk. Let the dressing rest while you prepare the vegetables.
- Either julienne or spiralize the vegetables and place them in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing on the vegetables and toss the salad.
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Love the taste and versatility of carrots, but hate heating up your whole kitchen, or dirtying yet another pot to make a delicious side dish for your dinner? Here is a quick and easy way to make air fryer carrots. Choose one of these 5 variations your family is sure to love !
What Makes Air Fryer Carrots So Good?
- Fast. Make these carrots in your air fryer in less than 30 minutes .
- Easy. A super simple pour and cook recipe .
- Vegetarian. A great Vegetarian meal, side dish, or snack.
- Inexpensive. Carrots are a great way to stretch your budget!
- Healthy. Carrots are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals and make a great addition to your diet.
- Versatile. Air Fryer Carrots can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. No more boring weeknight meals.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Depending on which variation of these Air Fryer Carrots you choose to make, you will need a variety of ingredients, but the base set of ingredients are the same for all five recipes.
Here is what you’ll need to get started:
- Carrots
- Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
What Kind Of Carrots Can You Use?
The beauty of making carrots in your air fryer is how versatile it can be.
If you have full-sized carrots? Great! Peel them, slice them up, and cook them.
If you have baby carrots? Just give them a good wash and season before tossing them in your air fryer.
Do you have a bag of frozen carrot medallions in your freezer? Those are great too.
No need to make an extra trip to the grocery store to pick up special ingredients for this recipe, which makes it a great option for any meal when you’re pressed for time.
How To Make Air Fryer Carrots
Air Fryer Carrots are only as complicated as you want to make them. Cooked carrots have a deliciously sweet flavor that is complemented by spices as simple as salt and pepper with a little oil to keep them tender.
Here’s how to prepare a simple air fryer carrot recipe (don’t worry, I’ll provide some more delicious cooking options down below):
- C lean your carrots thoroughly
- Carefully peel your carrots
- For larger carrots, either cut lengthwise from the top to the tip or slice into medallions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss your prepared carrots in vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place carrots into a heat-safe pan that fits in your air fryer with room to allow airflow on all sides
- Place pan into your air fryer basket and allow to cook at 375F for 25 minutes.
Tips and Tricks
Making these carrots in your air fryer is incredibly simple, so there aren’t many tips and tricks. However, if you’re new to using your air fryer, are unfamiliar with roasting carrots in your air fryer, or need some help with new flavor profiles, here are a few things that can take your air fryer carrots to the next level:
- Cut them evenly. Cutting your carrots into a consistent size will help them cook consistently.
- Switch it up. Feel free to use baby carrots, full-sized carrots, purple carrots, or even frozen carrots in your air fryer.
- Experiment with flavor. Carrots make a fantastic base for a variety of flavors. Play around with some of your favorite spices and herbs to make a side dish that pairs perfectly with your main course.
- Use my favorite pan. This small springform pan is the perfect size to fit in a square-shaped air fryer but is still large enough to cook enough air fryer carrots to serve 4.
Air Fryer Carrot Variations
Why make boring carrots in your air fryer when you can take them to the next level? Here are four different carrot varieties that we’ve tried in our air fryer that are both incredibly delicious and easy.
Sweet Brown Sugar Carrots
This Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot variation is a way to bring out the natural sweetness of the carrots even more. Here’s how you make them:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above.
- When tossing your carrots in the oil, salt, and pepper, also include brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
- Add carrots to your small pan
- Place pan in air fryer basket and cook as directed
Spicy Carrots with Bacon
These Spicy Carrots with Bacon are the perfect combination of sweet and savory with just a hint of spice. Follow these steps for a side dish or main course that is bursting with flavor:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above
- When tossing your carrots in the oil, salt, and pepper, add finely diced bacon strips (or real bacon bits) and a dash of cayenne pepper
- Add the carrots to the springform pan
- Place the pan in your air fryer and cook as directed
Indian Air Fryer Carrots
Add some of your favorite Indian flavors to a simple air fryer dish:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above
- Toss your carrots in ghee, salt, and pepper, and a pinch of garam masala
- Add the carrots to your small heat-safe pan
- Place the pan in your air fryer and cook as directed
Air Fryer Carrot Medley
Not only are carrots delicious on their own, but they pair well with so many other vegetables that offer their own unique health benefits. Here’s a way to make them even more nutritious:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above
- Dice up sweet potatoes to match the size of your carrots
- Add frozen peas
- Toss in oil, salt, and pepper
- Add the vegetable medley to your springform pan
- Place the pan in your air fryer basket and cook as directed
What Should You Serve with Them?
The dishes that pair well with these carrots are endless. This is especially true if you experiment with all of the varieties I’ve listed above.
Here are a few of my favorite main courses to serve alongside of these perfectly tender carrots:
- Fish en Papillote
- Keto Meatloaf
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Instant Pot Brisket
Want More Easy Air Fryer Recipes?
Love how easy these air fryer carrots were to make? Step up your air fryer game with another one of these super simple air fryer recipes:
- Air Fryer Bacon
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprout
- Keto Shrimp Scampi
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
Air Fryer Carrots
Equipment
- PHILLIPS AIR FRYER
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound Carrots
- ▢ 1/8 cup Vegetable Oil
- ▢ 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Clean your carrots thoroughly
- Carefully peel your carrots
- For larger carrots, either cut lengthwise from the top to the tip or slice into medallions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss your prepared carrots in vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place carrots into a heat-safe pan that fits in your air fryer with room to allow airflow on all sides
- Place pan into your air fryer basket and allow to cook at 375F for 25 minutes.
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