A bowl containing four golden zucchini and corn fritters, a Mediterranean chickpea salad with arugula and feta, herb aioli, and tomato salsa.
Freshly plated Lunch

Golden Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

These vibrant fritters paired with a fresh chickpea salad make for one of our favorite healthy summer recipes.

Prep Time20 min
Cook Time15 min
Servings2
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt for herb aioli
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine grated zucchini, corn, egg, flour, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. While fritters cook, toss arugula, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta in a small bowl to create the Mediterranean salad.
  5. Mix Greek yogurt with a splash of lemon juice and extra dill to create a quick herb aioli.
  6. Plate the warm fritters alongside the fresh salad and serve with the aioli and a side of tomato salsa.