It is zucchini season and this Zucchini Caesar Salad is the perfect place to use it. All the ingredients of a regular caesar salad with the addition of zucchini.
Raw zucchini recipes are so easy to make. Whether you make zucchini noodles like in this Greek Zoodle Salad, or grate it and make Zucchini Burgers, summer courgette is delicious.
Do you love zucchini recipes? We sure do, not just in the summer but all year long. Here are a few ways we like to eat it:
- Zucchini Gazpacho – the perfect cold summer soup.
- Pickled Zucchini – great on burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and sandwiches.
- Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp – an easy meal made in one skillet.
- Nutella Chocolate Chip Muffins – you can’t even tell they have zucchini in them.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this raw zucchini salad can be found at the bottom of this post.
Ingredients For Zucchini Caesar Salad
- Zucchini
- Romaine lettuce
- Caesar dressing
- Parmesan cheese
- Croutons
- Black pepper
All the ingredients of a classic caesar salad. I love adding a little twist to my recipes. Give this cauliflower coleslaw a try for you next party.
Making This Caesar Zucchini Salad Is So Easy
Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- Wash and chop the lettuce.
- Wash and slice the zucchini.
- Place in a large bowl.
- Add the salad dressing and toss.
- Mix in the cheese.
- Add the croutons.
- Toss well.
- Salad is ready to serve, you can garnish with black pepper and additional cheese.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Lettuce – I used romaine, however you can switch this out for other types of lettuce, spinach, kale, or arugula.
Salad Dressing – Store-bought or homemade. I used store-bought in this recipe.
Garnish – Additional cheese, black pepper, and of course, you can always add bacon bits too.
Zucchini – Green and yellow (or both) work well. The smaller size works best. I used a mandoline for even slices. A sharp knife also works.
Protein – Turning this into a dinner salad is super easy. Add some cooked chicken, turkey, steak, or pork. Salmon, shrimp, and scallops are great choices too.
Storage – This is best eaten right after tossing. After a few hours, it will start to turn soggy. Still delicious, but not the crispy texture. Always store leftovers in the fridge.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Store unwashed in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. Leave the bag open for circulation.
They are the same and in the family of summer squash.
Yes, you can. Wash, chop, slice, shred or make into noodles. Store in a sealed bag in the fridge until ready to use. This will last for up to 1 week.
Need a few more recipe suggestions for zucchini season? Here you go:
Zucchini Caesar Salad
Ingredients
- 9 ounces raw zucchini sliced
- 4 ounces romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 ounces caesar salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces croutons
- black pepper garnish
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice zucchini.9 ounces raw zucchini
- Wash and roughly chop romaine lettuce.4 ounces romaine lettuce
- Place the zucchini and lettuce in a large bowl.
- Add the salad dressing and toss.2 ounces caesar salad dressing
- Add the grated cheese and mix.2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Toss in the croutons and mix to combine.2 ounces croutons
- Divide into serving bowls.
- Garnish with black pepper (and more cheese if you like).black pepper
nancy
deeply refreshing on a HOT summers day!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I totally agree, crips and refreshing for sure.
Giangi
Super delicious and refreshing, We cannot get enough.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love making this Zucchini Caesar the main dish for an easy dinner on the patio.
Kayla DiMaggio
This zucchini Caesar salad was so delicious! I have never added zucchini to a Caesar salad before but it was amazing! I think it will be my new go to!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree, zucchini in a Caesar salad is so delicious.
Heather
Would never think to add zucchini to a Caesar salad! Genius! Wonderful way to use up fresh summer zucchini!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Zucchini Caesar is our new favourite.
Giangi Townsend
So simple and so delicious. A must try!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy this zucchini salad recipe.
Mark
Love Caesar salads, will put this on the rotation!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this zucchini version of Caesar salad.
MJ
I was looking for recipes to help us use up our zucchini and this was great! Such a delicious twist on the classic caesar.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We all need lots of delicious zucchini recipes this time of year. This zucchini Caesar is a favourite in our house too.
Dana
This is such a great way to use up my bounty of zucchini! Caesar salad is a favorite in this house and it can go above and beyond with a few added veggies.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this Caesar salad made with zucchini. A nice change from the classic.
Cody
This is a really cool idea. The whole family loved it. It was filling, but also super healthy. Will definitely be making it again 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, I totally agree and this is so easy to turn into a full meal too.
Lima Ekram
What an original recipe! I love this variation of the tradtional caesar salad. Cant wait to make it for my beach party next weekend!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…this is zucchini salad is perfect for summer eating.
April
I love the addition of extra veggies in a traditional caesar salad. Adding this to our rotation!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can never have too many zucchini recipes this time of year.
Megan
Seriously such a great recipe, and the perfect way to use up my zucchini!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? This version of Caesar salad with the addition of zucchini has become a favorite in our house for sure.
Erica
I made this tonight for dinner with all our garden fresh zucchini and is was wonderful! Making again soon.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This zucchini caesar is the perfect place for garden fresh zucchini.
Kayla DiMaggio
This zucchini salad was so light and refreshing! It was perfect for these hot Summer days!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do agree, when it is so hot, salad is our go-to meal for sure. This zucchini caesar salad is quick and easy.
Mark
We love Caesar salad, and adding zuchinni is an excellent choice! This looks easy to make, I bet it tastes great too! Can’t wait to try it.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes you are correct, if you love Caesar salad, this version will not disappoint you.