Tomato Pattypan Squash Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with summery flavors, this Tomato Pattypan Squash Salad is a vibrant showcase of seasonal produce. Featuring tender blanched pattypan squash, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, all tossed with a zesty homemade lemon-garlic dressing, this salad is the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herbaceous note, while a touch of honey provides a hint of sweetness. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this colorful dish is ideal as a light, refreshing side for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Savor the taste of summer with this easy-to-make, nutrient-packed squash salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 small Pattypan squash
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
Instructions
Wash the pattypan squash and trim off the ends. Cut them into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick.
Bring a pot of water to boil and blanch the pattypan squash slices for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set them aside.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes.
Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly, leaving some whole for garnish if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched pattypan squash slices, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped basil.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the vegetables are well coated.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately, garnishing with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1381 mg | 29% | |
*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.
