Marinated Zucchini Noodles – These marinated zucchini noodles are the perfect addition to your summer grilling, or as a delicious, refreshing appetizer. Spiralized zucchini are tossed with fresh herbs, garlic, spices, white vinegar, and olive oil. It is super easy, you can even make these the night before. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the marinated zucchini noodles
- 2 medium zucchini, rinsed, ends trimmed off
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (for the zucchini)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey (except for keto, low carb, and vegan diets)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for the marinade)
- 1/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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Directions
1. To make the marinated zucchini: Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer. Transfer spiralized zucchini in a bowl, toss with salt, and let stand for 30 minutes.
2. In the meantime, prepare the marinade by mixing the olive oil with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Drain the salty water and gently squeeze out any remaining liquid from zucchini. Place in a bowl or a large mason jar. Add the marinade and mix well to combine
4. Transfer the marinated zucchini noodles to an airtight container, or keep in the same mason jar, and refrigerate overnight before serving to let the flavor meld. Enjoy!
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Tips for the marinated zucchini noodles
All you need are spiralized, or at least very thinly sliced zucchini and a marinade that comes together in a cinch! Here are a few tips to make this marinated zucchini noodles recipe even better:
- Spiralize the zucchini by yourself. It is a little more work, but you can control the length of the zucchini noodles. Store-bought zucchini noodles tend to break up very short and are full of short zucchini skins.
- Ensure your mason jar on the container is large enough to hold the zucchini without having the marinade spill everywhere!
How to serve the marinated zucchini noodles
Serve these marinated zucchini noodles as a side with some grilled meat, or as an appetizer, or with a delicious cheese selection.
How and how long to keep the marinated zucchini noodles
Marinated zucchini noodles will keep in an airtight container in a fridge for up to 7 days. If you have the patience to wait even for 3 days, you’ll be amazed by its fantastic flavor! They are delicious even right away!
More zucchini recipes you might enjoy
- Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles
- Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fritters
- Mini Zucchini Pizzas
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Lorelai
2024-09-25 18:00:30
This is amazing. I think I’m going to use the marinade as my new salad dressing, its sso yummy
Melanie
2024-08-26 09:38:06
This was delicious!! Another great way to use my zucchini!!
JE
2023-08-16 15:22:54
This turned out so well. It may be my new obsession for the summer. A lot of zucchini growing in the back yard, so I am glad to have found a good (new) recipe to use. Just a tip for any other users, I put my spiralized zucchini in my salad spinner and let drip for a while, and spin. Then a quick blot with a paper towel before adding it to the mason jar. Thanks for posting.
