Best Baby Squash With Capers And Parsley Recipes

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BABY SQUASH WITH CAPERS AND PARSLEY



Baby Squash with Capers and Parsley image

Tiny whole squash are used in this pretty accompaniment, so it is especially easy to eat at a buffet.

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds whole baby squash (such as zucchini, crookneck and pattypan)
3 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons drained capers, minced
4 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash and water. Cover; cook squash until almost crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Uncover; stir until liquid evaporates and squash is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
  • Add capers, parsley and lemon juice to squash and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH LEMON, CAPERS AND PARMESAN



Summer Squash Salad With Lemon, Capers and Parmesan image

Originally a Fine Cooking recipe, this was pointed out to me by Mean Chef and Shelly. It is a fabulous salad that has great presentation. Would be excellent as a side to salmon.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove
kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lb summer squash (Yellow, Zucchini or a mix)
fresh ground black pepper
4 cups baby arugula, loosely packed
1/2 cup Italian parsley
1/2 cup chives, cut into 1/2 inch lengths
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated, plus a chunk to shave for garnish

Steps:

  • Mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, put in a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes and then whisk in olive oil.
  • Using a mandoline or sharp chef's knife, cut squash into very thin ovals (1/16 inch thick). Put into a medium bowl and toss with 2/3 of the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine Arugula, parsley, chives and capers in a separate bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.
  • Layer about 1/3 of squash in a shallow bowl or platter, scatter 1/3 of arugula mixture on top and sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated Parmesan. Repeat layering two more times.
  • For garnish, shave long strips of Parmesan with a vegetable peeler onto the salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 225.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.4

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