Zucchini is widely known for its excellent taste. These oblong vegetables belonging to the Pumpkin family can be eaten raw, fried, stewed, and can also be used to prepare canned preparations for the winter. In our article, we consider the useful properties of the product and a simple recipe for preparing a delicious snack - salted zucchini.

The use of salted zucchini

Young fruits are distinguished by good taste and bring benefits to the human body due to its rich vitamin composition. During heat treatment, part of the beneficial properties of the vegetable disappears.

But for the preparation of snacks according to the recipe described below, fresh fruits are used that do not undergo heat treatment and retain all their beneficial qualities.

Did you know? Zucchini first came to Europe in the 16th century. Then people did not yet know about the edible properties of this vegetable and grew it only for decorative purposes.

Fruits are characterized by a high content of vitamins C, B6, B2, B9, K and minerals (potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper).

• Due to this composition, these vegetables are very useful for the human body, having the following properties:
• strengthen bones;
• maintain muscle tone;
• lower blood pressure;
• reduce the risk of stroke;
• stimulate the brain;
• interfere with the development of Alzheimer's disease;
• relieve depression, relieve stress and fatigue;
• retain visual acuity;
• purify the lungs and eliminate asthma symptoms;
• help in the fight against excess weight due to low calorie content;
• improve digestion;
• contribute to the hydration and rejuvenation of the skin;
• retain the beauty of hair;
• strengthen immunity;
• prevent the development of cancer;
• useful in pregnancy due to the high content of folic acid.

How to make salted zucchini in a package in 5 minutes

To make the finished dish the most delicious, you need to choose the right vegetables.

Here are some suggestions:

• the most delicious are young fruits with a length of about 15–20 cm. Their flesh is the most juicy and tender, contains small flat seeds that can be eaten;
• the peel of the vegetable should be smooth and thin, without damage;
• the optimal weight of the fruit is up to 200 g. Larger vegetables are considered overripe, their flesh becomes watery, and large hard seeds spoil the taste characteristics.

Important! Zucchini usually ripens from late May to early August, so buying them sooner or later is not recommended.

Salads and snacks from fresh zucchini are not only very tasty, but also bring great benefits to the human body.

Did you know? In addition to fruits, you can also eat zucchini flowers. They are added to salads, pizzas and soups, as well as baked in the oven with various fillings and served as an independent dish.

Having prepared a crispy appetizer from salted zucchini according to the specified recipe, you can diversify your daily diet.