ZUCCHINI-AND-SQUASH SALAD

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Buttery toasted pine nuts, salty Pecorino Romano, and fragrant basil add intrigue to this simple summer side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 zucchini (1 pound total), cut into thin slices
2 small yellow squashes (1 pound total), cut into thin slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 ounce Pecorino Romano, coarsely grated (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • Generously sprinkle zucchini and squash slices with salt; let stand in a colander 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry, then transfer to a large bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and honey. Drizzle mixture over slices. Add pine nuts, cheese, and basil; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature up to 2 hours.

Mohamad Rafic Itani
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a great side dish for a summer barbecue.


Blanche Baker
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jasmine Shah
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect way to use up all the summer squash in my garden.


Jamel Campbell
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Evelyn Pickle
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jackson Small
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's so easy to make and it travels well.


Isaiah Howard
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. It's a new favorite in our house.


Lakshitha Madushan
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This salad is a great way to use up all the summer squash in my garden.


1k mbm
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!


rfcmm
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


sohail rajpoot
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad.


Puffer Fish
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always delicious. I love the combination of zucchini, squash, and onion. The dressing is also really good.


Suraya Akash
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pranavan Arumuganathan
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This zucchini and squash salad was a hit at our last barbecue! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's a great way to use up all the summer squash in our garden.