Zucchini-and-Squash Salad

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Serve this colorful summer side dish at your next cookout.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6

Make this easy zucchini and squash salad for your next cookout, potluck, or picnic. It's a colorful crowd pleaser that holds up well for outdoor gatherings. Simply toss thin slices of zucchini and yellow summer squash in a dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil. Then add salty, savory grated Pecorino Romano cheese, buttery toasted pine nuts, and plenty of fragrant fresh basil.

It's ready to eat immediately, and keeps well outdoors without becoming limp or sweaty. This no-cook way to serve zucchini and summer squash together is sure to become your new favorite side dish for grilling season.

Ingredients

  • 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

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon honey

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, coarsely grated (¼ cup)

  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Directions

zucchini-and-squash salad
Linda Pugliese
  1. Salt zucchini and squash slices:

    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.

  2. Make dressing:

    Whisk together oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.

  3. Add dressing, pine nuts, cheese, and basil to squash:

    Drizzle mixture over slices. Add pine nuts, cheese, and basil; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Serve:

    Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature up to 2 hours.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, June 2017

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