In the summer, squash of all kinds is in abundance. This recipe uses zucchini, or any other summer variety you have on hand or pick up at the farmers' market. The squash in this North African salad is lightly steamed.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 10m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam the squash for three to five minutes until just tender. Remove from the heat.
- Mix together the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss with the squash. You can serve this warm, in which case add the cilantro and serve. Alternately, refrigerate until shortly before serving. Toss with the cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Sandy Massingill
ms54@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.
the vid god
t.god59@aol.comI love the way the cumin and lemon complement each other in this salad.
Rahmanullah Oria
or2@gmail.comThis salad is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor.
Muhammad Sad
sad.m42@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and unique salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.
Dharshanie Singh
dharshanie.s62@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover summer squash.
Hem Singh Dutraj
s_hem@gmail.comI love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's so inviting.
Mythical_R1
mythical_r150@gmail.comThis salad is the perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Tamer Zohair
z-t17@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of summer squash, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Yousaf Ch
c.y92@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect way to start a meal.
akande tokunboh
t_akande54@aol.comI'm always looking for new and interesting summer squash recipes. This one is definitely a keeper.
Kretos Trigan
t-k97@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Blessing Nyathi
blessing_n@hotmail.co.ukI love the combination of cumin and lemon in this salad. It's so unique and flavorful.
Shawn Smart
s-smart@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Md sahajalal islam
mds29@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of cumin, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cumin flavor is very subtle.
Nyiko Mahlangu
m-nyiko@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up summer squash. I always have an abundance of it in my garden.
trxncatt
trxncatt@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Mycel
mycel33@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.
Khanakhe Mdutshane
k-m88@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even as a dip. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Boom Movement
boom20@hotmail.comI've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Gcini
gcini@hotmail.comThis summer squash salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The cumin adds a warm and smoky note, while the lemon and herbs brighten it up. I especially love the addition of the toasted pine nuts, which add a nice crunch.