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yellow polka dot zucchini side

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Denton, TX
Updated on May 23, 2025

The Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini song is one of my favorites... so I always think of zucchini when I hear it, and it gave me the inspiration for this light side dish salad. Perfect any time of year! The fresh corn kernels are the 'yellow polka dots' for the zucchini.

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Enjoy this zucchini side dish on a hot summer's day. This light and refreshing salad tastes like pure summer. The fresh zucchini and corn pair nicely. With the tomatoes, it's a melody of summer veggies. They're dressed with a light, slightly sweet, and tangy dressing. Sprinkling cilantro and green onions on top adds a pop of freshness. A delicious warmer weather side dish that would be perfect alongside grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup yellow cherub tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

How To Make yellow polka dot zucchini side

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    Step 1
    Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Peeled zucchini in a bowl.
    Step 2
    Cut ends off zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini into long, thin strips. When you get to the center of the zucchini, turn it over and start on its other side, peeling off strips until you reach the center again. Add to a bowl.
  • Add corn kernels.
    Step 3
    Add corn kernels.
  • Add tomato halves.
    Step 4
    Add tomato halves.
  • Add cilantro and green onions.
    Step 5
    Add cilantro and green onions. Toss slightly.
  • Pour the dressing over and toss.
    Step 6
    Pour dressing over the veggies, a little at a time, tossing as you go, until everything is well-coated.
  • Place in a serving bowl or a platter.
    Step 7
    Place in medium serving bowl or serving platter.
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