By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
107 cal · 15 min
Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts
Recipe GLPR830144ec3ac900
A fresh and elegant Mediterranean appetizer featuring thin-sliced raw zucchini dressed with bright lemon zest, quality olive oil, and topped with creamy feta cheese and toasted pine nuts. This light, refreshing dish celebrates the delicate flavor of summer squash and is perfect as a starter course.
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Ingredients
2 medium zucchini or summer squash
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons loosely packed fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Directions
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini lengthwise into very thin, paper-thin ribbons. Alternatively, use a sharp knife to slice the zucchini as thinly as possible.
Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on a large serving platter or individual plates, slightly overlapping them for visual appeal.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the zucchini, then sprinkle with the lemon zest, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Scatter the crumbled feta cheese over the zucchini, then top with the fresh mint and toasted pine nuts.
Serve immediately while the zucchini is fresh and crisp.
Comments
Zucchini, lemon, olive oil, feta, and mint are stocked at every Charlotte chain; pine nuts are the only catch, requiring a stop at Harris Teeter, Kroger, or ALDI's bulk section, a real detour for a weeknight. The stated 15 minutes holds up—this is raw-slice-and-assemble work with no cooking. At roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving, it's economical, though pine nuts ($8–$10 per pound) inflate the cost; skip them for pesto-style crushed seeds instead. It's a no-reheat dish best eaten same-night and suits a light summer meal or dinner-party starter, not a substantial family dinner.
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