Summer Squash Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with summer flavors, this Summer Squash Salad is the perfect way to showcase fresh seasonal produce! Featuring delicate ribbons of yellow summer squash and zucchini combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tangy crumbled feta, this no-cook recipe comes together effortlessly in just 20 minutes. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey adds a beautifully balanced flavor, while optional toasted pine nuts provide a delightful crunch. Serve this vibrant salad as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy main course—it’s an ideal choice for warm-weather gatherings or a quick weekday meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Yellow summer squash
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the summer squash and zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice them into thin ribbons or rounds, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the squash ribbons, zucchini ribbons, and cherry tomatoes.
Chop the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces if desired and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts (if using), then toss briefly to combine, being careful not to break up the squash ribbons.
Serve immediately as a light and refreshing side dish, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 684 mg | 15% | |
*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.
