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90 June 1, 2015 30 Minute Recipes

Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil, and zucchini! 

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My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

On a scale of 1 to 9, what is your love of caprese?

I am talking flatbreads, thrown into pasta or even burgers. I have seen caprese take on many forms but something about a classic caprese salad is hard to resist. The creamy, fresh mozzarella, tangy tomatoes, earthy basil and all drizzled with a tangy balsamic drizzle. It is a simple, no cook meal that can be thrown together with minimal ingredients. Often times, pantry staples during the summer days!

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

It’s rather embarrassing how many times a week I indulge in a caprese salad of some form. Some days, I throw in grilled chicken or add another summer love: zucchini!

Not just sliced zucchini, rather zucchini noodles! We all know my love of spiralized veggies…

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

To make my life easier and to keep healthy ingredients on hand, ready for meal time, I love to spiralize the veggies at the beginning of the week and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Then when lunch or dinner time rolls around, I have the base to endless recipes at my fingertips! Such as my Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles? Ready in nothing flat! And in similar fashion, this Zucchini Caprese Salad is ready in a short 20 minutes. My kinda meal! Momma doesn’t have much patience these days…

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

No cook meals are life savors. But I am not talking about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Which are still fantastic, but most days I am searching for a more nutritious meal. The base is zucchini noodles, then cherry tomatoes that have been marinated in garlic, salt, pepper and balsamic vinaigrette.  Simply add the tomatoes to the zucchini noodles along with fresh mozzarella and toss gently. Sprinkle with fresh basil and you have yourself one plate of bliss!

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

PS…Totally forgot the mozzarella in the photos. Please don’t hate me. Pregnancy brain is a thing and it is in full swing.

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

meal prep tips:

  1. this is the perfect salad to whip up in a moments notice! Spiralize the zucchini ahead of time, toss with tomatoes and cheese, then store in a sealed container. I prefer to toss with chopped tomatoes only a day or two before to save the freshness of the tomatoes.

  2. meal prep for weekly lunches or dinners by storing in individual containers to make packing lunches simpler.

  3. add a protein to make a complete meal!

Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad

My go-to summer meal! Simple {no cook} Zucchini Caprese Salad is fully on fresh summer flavors and takes no time to throw together as no cooking is required. Filled with fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, basil and zucchini!

20 minPrep Time

20 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup light balsamic vinaigrette
  • 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized or cut with a madeleine
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, optional
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed basil, julienned

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and balsamic vinaigrette.
  2. Add the zucchini and mozzarella to the bowl. Toss to combine and set aside for 10 minutes for flavors to combine.
  3. Divide mixture between 4 plates. Top with julienned basil and serve immediately.

Notes

This is the spiralizer I use and love!

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Comments

  1. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I just bought a spiralizer, love the tip about doing it ahead of time. Beautiful salad, pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 6:49 am

      It really does help out during a busy week! Thanks Amy!
      Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:53 am

    So these are definitely my most favorite photos of yours ever! This salad is so simple and just screams "YOU CAN EAT TWO PLATES AND STILL WEAR A BIKINI!" I like it. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 7:02 am

      AWE! You totally just made my day! And yesssss. For once I love the sound of endless 'pasta'! Thanks love!
      Reply
  3. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Meg - I can't wait to make this dish. It's so light and perfect for the summer. :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 7:36 am

      I love hearing that! Hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  4. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Caprese everything!!! This looks so fresh and perfect for summer!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 7:52 am

      YES! Another caprese lover! Thanks Heather!
      Reply
  5. Becky | The Cookie Rookie says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I have GOT TO GET A SPIRALIZER! Love this, looks delish!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 8:08 am

      Yes girl! You need it! Thanks dear!
      Reply
  6. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I love my inspiralizer this is such a perfect salad to make for the summer! Love all the flavors, I'm a balsamic addict!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Yes for another balsamic addict! Love it! Thanks girl!
      Reply
  7. Kate @ Diethood says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:24 am

    On a scale of 1 to 9... I'm at 109. I am a caprese salad fuhreak!! I add a caprese mix to ehhhhhverything! This recipe is going on my caprese must make asap! GORGEOUS photos!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 9:51 am

      Mine is off the charts too! Love it. And why thank you! You have made my day ;)
      Reply
  8. Julia says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Caprese salads are my fav--I love that you added that to zoodles. I bet this is so tasty!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Aren't they?! Thanks Julia!
      Reply
  9. heather @french press says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I'm a 10 when it comes to caprese - and I see this becoming a summer favorite around here
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 8:28 am

      I am with ya! Thanks Heather!
      Reply
  10. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    Like summer in a bowl! Soooo perfect for my hot Phoenix days this time of year! So pretty!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 8:27 am

      I couldn't agree more! Thanks Patricia!
      Reply
  11. Valerie says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    I love Zoodles and I love Caprese ... this is a great combo!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 8:27 am

      Aren't they the best?! Great minds think alike ;) Thank Valerie!
      Reply
  12. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Pregnancy brain is totally a thing and I used to have it all the time! This salad is gorgeous Meg! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 8:27 am

      So glad I am not alone! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  13. Brittany says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I LOVE my spiralizer and use it all the time. This salad looks like a winner -- pinning it now.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Yes! Isn't it the best?! Thanks so much Brittany!
      Reply
  14. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:44 am

    My obsession with caprese salad is definitely a 10. It is just so perfect! Your salad looks like a great mixup to the original!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      So glad I am not alone! Thanks Shelby!
      Reply
  15. Harriet Emily says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Now this is one beautiful salad! I love the pairing of the zucchini with the mozzarella and balsamic! It sounds sooo delicious. I'm definitely going to have to go and get my spiraliser out now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      I hope you enjoy it as much as I have ;) Thanks!!
      Reply
    • Mary Indomenico says

      May 26, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Did you spiralize the mozzarella?
      Reply
      • Meg says

        May 26, 2016 at 11:37 am

        Hi Mary. No you do not spiralize the cheese; just the zucchini.
        Reply
        • Mary Indomenico says

          May 26, 2016 at 12:10 pm

          From the picture I cannot depict where the mozzarella is.. did you slice it?
          Reply
          • Meg says

            May 26, 2016 at 12:15 pm

            Hi Mary, yes you can slice it. In the post, I mention that I forgot it in my preggo state when I took these photos.
  16. Annie @Maebells says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    All Caprese all the time! My favorite go to dinner is a caprese quesadilla, but I have a feeling this might just become my new favorite!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Ohhhhh that sounds insanely delicious!! I need to try your go-to ;)
      Reply
  17. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    I just broke my spiralizer back out for zucchini noodles everything! This looks so healthy and refreshing, totally my kind of meal in the summertime! I love caprese salad and like this "lightened" up version- pinning to make!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 4, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Yes! Enjoy, Alex!
      Reply

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