Best Italian Summer Squash Salad Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH PASTA SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI VINAIGRETTE

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This pasta salad is the perfect dish to celebrate summer. Yellow squash, zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes are tossed with a bright and herbaceous vinaigrette. The best part? My hack of adding the squash and zucchini to the pasta during the last minute of cooking means you don't have to pull out another pan to cook it.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about 1 small lemon)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
8 ounces bow-tie pasta
1 small zucchini squash, cut into half-moon slices
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into half-moon slices
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Half of a 4-ounce block feta, crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the chimichurri vinaigrette: With the motor running, drop the garlic cloves through the food chute of a food processor and pulse until minced. Remove the lid and add the parsley, olive oil, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice and crushed red pepper. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set the vinaigrette aside.
For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, adding the zucchini and summer squash during the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain, then run under cold water to cool the pasta and squash. Drain again, then transfer the pasta and squash to a serving bowl.
Add the tomatoes and vinaigrette. Add the feta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with additional parsley.

REFRESHING SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

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Great dinner for the summer.

Provided by TJ Lombard

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 yellow squash, shaved into thin strips
1 zucchini, shaved into thin strips
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 slices prosciutto, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Toss yellow squash and zucchini with salt in a large bowl.
Whisk mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour over squash mixture. Toss to coat.
Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir prosciutto in the hot skillet until crisp, about 2 minutes.
Divide squash salad over 4 plates. Evenly sprinkle prosciutto and feta cheese over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 901.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BOUNTIFUL SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

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This is a tasty way to use up your bounty of summer squash and zucchini! A few ingredients plus a few minutes equals a delicious and nutritious summer meal or side dish for steak, chicken, or pork!

Provided by JennB1972

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium summer squash, cut into matchsticks
2 medium zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
20 baby carrots, sliced into thin pennies
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cracked mixed peppercorns
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
¼ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

Combine summer squash, zucchini, red onion, and baby carrots in a large bowl. Sprinkle with black pepper, cracked peppercorns, salt, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Add dill. Pour red wine vinegar over everything and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 894.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

ZUCCHINI-AND-SQUASH SALAD

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Buttery toasted pine nuts, salty Pecorino Romano, and fragrant basil add intrigue to this simple summer side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 ounce Pecorino Romano, coarsely grated (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

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. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and honey. Drizzle mixture over slices. Add pine nuts, cheese, and basil; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature up to 2 hours.