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summer squash salad

Summer Squash Salad

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  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Summer squash salad is an herby and chilled salad perfect for a summer lunch or side dish. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini and yellow squash, ends trimmed and thinly sliced, about 1/4-to-1/8 inch thick
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or white distilled vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup room temperature water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. To a large bowl, add zucchini and squash, onions, dill, parsley, and garlic.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the vinegar, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper until salt is dissolved. Pour the liquid mixture over the zucchini and gently toss to combine.
  3. Transfer the salad into a shallow Tupperware container. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, tossing halfway through. Zucchini will release liquid as it marinates. Taste for salt before serving.

Notes

  • Zucchini: Feel free to use all zucchini or all squash. If using large zucchini, halve the zucchini lengthwise and slice into half moons. Mandoline slicer works great for this step.
  • Dill: Not a fan of dill? Use all parsley. 
  • Leftovers: Leftover salad will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Zucchini will continue to soften the longer the salad sits.  Before serving, let the salad sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 89
  • Sugar: 3.4 g
  • Sodium: 244.8 mg
  • Fat: 7.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg