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    Sautéed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w/ Lemon & Parmesan

    Apr 19, 2019 / by Laney Schwartz / 16 Comments(updated Sep 7, 2020)
    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

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    This Sautéed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w/ Lemon & Parmesan is a quick and easy side dish that’s fresh, simple, light and delicious. It goes perfectly with chicken, fish or steak!

    Sauteed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w- Lemon & Parmesan

    A couple of months ago I asked what kind of vegetables you wanted to see recipes for. Zucchini was at the top of that list! So many of you didn’t know what to do with it so I decided to create something super simple that will go with EVERYTHING. Sautéed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w/ Lemon & Parmesan is just that.

    How to cook zucchini:

    • Sauté – like I do in this recipe
    • Roast – also super easy and delicious
    • Grill – a summertime favorite
    • Steam – great for smoothies but not that flavorful

    Many of us find zucchini readily available and in abundance during the spring and summer months. Other than making zucchini bread, how are we supposed to use it all up?!

    Sauteed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w- Lemon & Parmesan

    It really doesn’t have to be complicated. Use the zucchini as a base, and build flavors upon that.

    What does zucchini taste like?

    It’s actually pretty bland on its own. That just means you can add whatever flavors you like to make it more interesting and exciting. In this case, I added some freshness using lemon and mint. YUM.

    Sauteed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w- Lemon & Parmesan

    This is not only great as a side dish, but also would be amazing served over fish or chicken. Or even as an alternative to salsa, or add some avocado and make it a chunky guac dip!

    It’s not too late to add this to your spring holiday menus. And of course it’s perfect for all your summer BBQ’s and dinner parties. I can’t wait to hear how you like it!

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    Sautéed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w/ Lemon & Parmesan

    ★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
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    This Sautéed Zucchini, Corn & Mint Salad w/ Lemon & Parmesan is a quick and easy side dish that’s fresh, simple, light and delicious. It goes perfectly with chicken, fish or steak!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 medium zucchini (about 1.5 pounds), diced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1 cup frozen corn
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    • juice from 1/2 lemon
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

    Instructions

    1. Heat a large pan over medium/high heat. Add the oil, zucchini, salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes. 
    2. Add the corn and cook for another minute. Turn off heat and add the parmesan, lemon juice and mint. Add salt to taste and serve warm or room temperature. 

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    Filed Under: Gluten Free, Healthy, Quick & Easy, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian, Veggies

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      Comments

    1. Samantha Kennerson

      April 19, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      Yum yum yum!!! Wow so good! Thank you

      ★★★★★

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    2. Paula

      June 27, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      I have made this dish twice in the last month! I love it!!! It’s good room temp or hot, you can add more of less spice or lemon…i actually like a lot of lemon in mine. The very best par though is when you take it off the heat and stir in the Parmesan, mint and lemon….the smell is amazing!!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Life is but a Dish

        July 01, 2019 at 9:50 pm

        So glad you love it!

    3. Jenn

      June 10, 2019 at 5:10 pm

      Made this tonight, hubs and I both loved it!! Such amazing summer flavors. Instantly added to our rotation of easy weeknight dinners 🙂

      ★★★★★

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      • Life is but a Dish

        June 11, 2019 at 7:19 pm

        Im so glad you loved it!!

    4. Susan

      June 03, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      We’ve made it so many times since you posted this recipe!

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      • Life is but a Dish

        June 05, 2019 at 11:40 am

        SO glad you love it!

    5. Sarah

      April 28, 2019 at 1:56 am

      Could I use canned corn instead of frozen?

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        April 28, 2019 at 8:42 am

        You could, yes

    6. Meg

      April 25, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      Any chance u know the calories?

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      • Life is but a Dish

        April 25, 2019 at 8:45 pm

        I don’t, sorry

    7. Andrea Portugal

      April 24, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      This salad is so simple, yet packed with flavor! This is definitely becoming my go-to salad for spring and summer.

      ★★★★★

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      • Life is but a Dish

        April 25, 2019 at 8:45 pm

        So glad you love it Andrea!

    8. Cas

      April 24, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      Made this for dinner as a side to roasted chicken- it was amazing!!!! I left out the Parmesan cheese and did not feel i missed anything. I am dying to try this with fresh corn and zucchini cooked on the grill then made into this salad this summer.

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      • Life is but a Dish

        April 25, 2019 at 8:46 pm

        So glad you love it! And yes, fresh corn would be amazing!

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