Cooling Squash

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Escape the heat with this refreshing and flavor-packed Cooling Squash recipe, a no-cook dish that’s perfect for summer! This vibrant zucchini and yellow squash salad is thinly shaved into delicate ribbons and tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, freshly chopped dill, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil. Fragrant toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, while a hint of garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper bring the flavors together seamlessly. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this healthy, cooling side dish is ideal for laid-back barbecues, light lunches, or garden parties. Serve it fresh or give it a quick chill for an even more invigorating bite! Keywords: summer salad, zucchini recipe, no-cook dish, healthy side.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium Yellow squash
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Wash the zucchini and yellow squash thoroughly, then trim the ends.

2. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the zucchini and yellow squash into thin ribbons or strips.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, finely chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the squash ribbons gently with the yogurt dressing to coat evenly.

5. Toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.

6. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top of the dressed squash salad.

7. Serve immediately as a fresh, cooling side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (278.8g)

Calories		167
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.6 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	1.4 g	7%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.4 g
Cholesterol		2 mg	1%
Sodium		274 mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate		10.9 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	2.2 g	8%
	Total Sugars	7.5 g
Protein		9.8 g	20%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		111 mg	9%
Iron		1.1 mg	6%
Potassium		621 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 380 cal (53.7%%)

Protein: 154 cal (21.8%%)

Carbs: 173 cal (24.5%%)