Zucchini/zuˈkiːni/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Vegetable Zucchini is often used in savory dishes and recipes, not sweet ones. She sautéed zucchini with herbs for the pasta dish. Pro Tip 2/3Raw or Cooked Zucchini can be eaten raw in salads, but it's commonly cooked in various ways. I tried a salad with raw zucchini ribbons and Parmesan. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Cuisine Zucchini is common in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine but found globally. The ratatouille had plenty of zucchini, typical of French cooking.