Summer Cucuzza Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with summer flavors, this Summer Cucuzza Salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a light and healthy dish. Featuring tender ribbons of cucuzza squash, juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, and tangy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad is a vibrant celebration of seasonal produce. Tossed with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, and garnished with fragrant fresh basil, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a standalone lunch, this salad is a wonderful way to showcase the unique and versatile cucuzza squash. Enjoy all the flavors of summer in every crisp, satisfying bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized cucuzza squash
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucuzza squash. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the squash into thin ribbons or rounds. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the mixing bowl with the cucuzza squash.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld, then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2047 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*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.
