Summer Zucchini & Cherry Tomato Bowl with Lemon Herb Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A refreshing no-cook meal featuring grilled zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 2 medium sliced zucchini rounds with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a grill pan over medium heat. Grill 3-4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until combined. Stir in 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine grilled zucchini, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle with the lemon-dill dressing and toss gently. Top with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese just before serving.