Delicious & Easy
Shaved Summer Squash Salad
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Ingredients for
Shaved Summer Squash Salad
- 3–4 summer squash (Gold Bar, Romanesco zucchini, or black beauty)
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves, chiffonade
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Shaved Parmesan (optional)
SERVES 2
Instructions for
Shaved Summer Squash Salad
Using a mandoline or sharp knife, shave the squash, creating long ribbons. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice and zest, honey, olive oil, and salt.
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Arrange ribbons on a plate, standing up on skin sides. Sprinkle basil chiffonade and dressing over the squash. Finish with fresh cracked black pepper and fresh shaved Parmesan if desired.
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Frequently asked
Questions About This Recipe
Can you make this recipe vegan?
Absolutely! Try your preferred substitute for honey, like maple syrup, and a vegan cheese or slivered almonds, walnuts, or nutritional yeast in place of the shaved Parmesan.