Zucchini Ribbon and Grapefruit Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4 | Author: Olivelle (styled by Chivilla Bay)

Spring Just Showed Off 🌿🍊

Some salads quietly sit on the table. This one enters like it owns the patio.

Delicate zucchini ribbons, peppery arugula, juicy grapefruit, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and creamy feta come together in a salad that somehow feels fancy without requiring a culinary degree or tiny tweezers. The Meyer Lemon White Balsamic and Basil Genovese Olive Oil create a bright, herbaceous dressing that practically tastes like sunshine with better manners.

It’s crisp, colorful, refreshing, and perfect for spring lunches, brunch spreads, or pretending you’re dining at a lakeside café somewhere fabulous. ✨

Ingredients

For the Dressing

• 2 tbsp Meyer Lemon White Barrel Aged Balsamic
• 1 tsp whole grain mustard
• 5 tbsp Basil Genovese Infused Olive Oil, divided
• Lime Fresco Infused Sea Salt, to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

For the Salad

• 1 zucchini
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 grapefruit, supremed
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Meyer Lemon White Barrel Aged Balsamic and whole grain mustard.
2. Slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons of the Basil Genovese Infused Olive Oil while whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
3. Season with Lime Fresco Infused Sea Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
4. Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, slice the zucchini into long ribbons.
5. Toss the zucchini ribbons with the remaining 2 tablespoons Basil Genovese Infused Olive Oil and a pinch of sea salt.
6. Grill or sauté the zucchini over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7. Arrange the warm zucchini ribbons on a large serving platter with the spinach and arugula.
8. Drizzle with dressing to taste.
9. Top with grapefruit segments, toasted pumpkin seeds, and crumbled feta cheese.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy the kind of salad that makes everyone suddenly ask, “Wait…what’s in this dressing?” 😏

Tips & Swaps

• No grapefruit fan? Try blood oranges or mandarin oranges instead.
• Add grilled chicken or salmon to turn this into a full meal.
• Toasting the pumpkin seeds adds extra crunch and nutty flavor.
• Use a mandolin for ultra-thin zucchini ribbons that look extra elegant.
• Want extra tang? Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.

Featured Chivilla Bay Favorites

Bring fresh spring flavor into your kitchen with these Olivelle favorites:

• Meyer Lemon White Barrel Aged Balsamic
• Basil Genovese Infused Olive Oil
• Lime Fresco Infused Sea Salt
• Gourmet kitchen gifts and easy entertaining essentials from Chivilla Bay