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Marinated zucchini are great as a snack on their own or as an accompaniment to grilled meats and many other dishes. Try them with your next BBQ, or mashed potatoes, or as a plain snack.
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Marinated Zucchini with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 23 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories
Author Victor

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini rinsed, ends trimed off
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • For the marinade:
  • 100 ml 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp good quality olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/3 tsp red pepper flakes plus more to taste for more heat
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp each fresh chopped basil parsley, dill and coriander

Instructions

  • Slice the zucchini really thin, about 2mm / 1/16-inch thick on a mandolin or a food processor. Place them in a bowl, toss with salt and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the marinade by mixing the olive oil with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Drain the zucchini. Handful by handful, genly press with your hands to remove excess liquid. Place into a bowl. Add the marinade and mix well.
  • Transfer into an air tight container and refrigerate overnight before serving.
  • Keep the dish refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 7 days. It tastes the best for up to 3 days.

Notes

The pH of the marinade is 3.87.
Marinated zucchini are great as a snack on their own or as an accompaniment to grilled meats and many other dishes. Try them with your next BBQ, or mashed potatoes, or as a plain snack.