Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

light spring dinner idea

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 42m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

589
Calories
36.2g
Fat
33.3g
Carbohydrate
37.8g
Protein
241mg
Cholesterol
1600mg
Sodium
Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

Recipe Description

Try this Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad for a delicious and light spring dinner. With just a few fresh ingredients and a little prep, this simple meat-free yet packed with protein casserole comes together in minutes.

Just grab some feta and cottage cheese, eggs, fresh dill, garlic, onions, and grated zucchini. Mix everything together and bake in the oven to melt the cheese. Serve this casserole with a big bright salad to make it a meal. I use my favorite honey mustard vinaigrette to dress my salad. The recipe includes white wine vinegar, wholegrain mustard, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness. I keep a jar of this dressing in my fridge. It’s full of vibrant flavor and gives a special touch to salads.

To make the Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F.

  2. 2

    Grate zucchini

    4 min
    Step 2 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    Coarsely grate 4 zucchini.

  3. 3

    Squeeze zucchini

    2 min
    Step 3 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    Ring the grated zucchini out to squeeze out all the water.

  4. 4

    Combine casserole ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    In a large bowl, mix together the squeezed out zucchini, 1 diced onion, 14 ounces cottage cheese, 11 ounces feta, 4 eggs, lemon zest, sal and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Transfer to baking dish

    1 min
    Step 5 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish and smooth into an even layer.

  6. 6

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 6 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    Bake for about 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Once baked, let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

  7. 7

    Prepare dressing

    1 min
    Step 7 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together 4 teaspoons mustard, 4 teaspoons honey, 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of a lemon, and salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Prepare salad

    2 min
    Step 8 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    In a large bowl, combine 4 cups baby arugula, 5 ounces sliced radishes, and 1 grated carrot. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss to combine.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad

    Slice the casserole and serve with a fresh spring salad garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

This delicious Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad is easy to make. It is packed with zucchini, cottage cheese and tangy feta cheese. Give this recipe a try and please come back to leave a comment with your thoughts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Yvonne Peterson
March 20, 2025
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Superb

Eddie
March 11, 2025
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I made this Zucchini Casserole for my cousin's visit. He loved it! The flavours blend so well together, I felt proud serving it with my homemade salad dressing.

Thomas Anderson
December 21, 2024
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This Zucchini Casserole is simply exceptional. My wife and I made it for dinner last night, and our kids loved it. The flavors mixed well, and the dressing was perfect. I used the honey mustard vinaigrette, which I always keep on hand. This recipe is definitely a keeper for our family meals.

Gina
October 29, 2024
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Made this casserole for the fam last night, and wow, they loved it! Super easy and fresh. My kids even went for seconds, which is rare!

Ursula Thompson
October 17, 2024
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Delish! I whipped up this zucchini casserole in no time and it was a hit! My friends were shocked it was meat-free. Totally gonna have it on repeat this spring, especially with my fave honey mustard dressing. Yum!

Fernando
February 7, 2024
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¡Esta cazuela es fantástica! La hice para la cena familiar y todos quedaron encantados. Me encanta la mezcla de sabores.

Xena Thompson
December 21, 2023
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So deliciously easy!

Rick
October 10, 2023
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This Zucchini Casserole is super tasty! I whipped it up after a long day, and wow, it hit the spot! Paired it with that honey mustard vinaigrette salad. It’s def gonna be a regular in my kitchen!

Willa
October 6, 2023
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I loved making the Zucchini Casserole. It was super easy and tasted amazing. I invited a friend over and we shared it with a fresh salad. The honey mustard dressing was a hit. I felt so proud to serve a dish that was both tasty and healthy.

Tammy
September 22, 2023
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Superb!

Nuria González
August 9, 2023
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¡Delicioso!

Iggy
May 4, 2023
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Made this casserole for my wife last week. Super easy and tasted amazing. Paired it with that honey mustard vinaigrette, wow!

Uncle Ed
March 24, 2023
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I made this Zucchini Casserole with Spring Salad for my family last weekend. We were all amazed at how tasty and simple it was. My kids loved helping me mix the ingredients, and the honey mustard vinaigrette was a hit. Will definitely make again.

Zach
January 17, 2023
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Tried this casserole for our anniversary dinner! So simple yet packed with flavor! The honey mustard dressing was a big hit.

Olive
December 27, 2022
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Wow, this casserole was a hit at our dinner! My kids devoured it and even asked for seconds. I love how quick and easy it was to prepare, and the flavors were simply delightful.

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