Shaved Squash Salad Recipe

Thursday, June 10, 2021

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This gorgeous salad perfectly highlights one of the best parts of summer: squash! It's light, refreshing, and can be served on its own, or as a side. How versatile! The hint of mint is what really makes it. We can guarantee this recipe will be a hit at your next gathering.

15 min; serves 2 as a light meal or 4–5 as a side

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Tbsp pecans
• 2 Tbsp mint leaves
• 1/3 cup goat cheese
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 lb summer squash (a mix of yellow squash & green zucchini is prettiest!)
• salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. PREP TOPPINGS

• Heat a sauté pan over med heat, then add pecans
• Watch closely and toss every 30 sec until starting to brown, then remove from pan and roughly chop
• Chop mint leaves
• Crumble goat cheese

2. MAKE VINAIGRETTE

• Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey & red pepper flakes in a large bowl, then add salt & pepper to taste

3. ASSEMBLE SALAD & SERVE

• Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, thinly shave squash
• Add squash to bowl with vinaigrette and toss gently, then top with pecans, mint & goat cheese, and enjoy!