CUMIN-SCENTED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Cumin-Scented Summer Squash Salad image

In the summer, squash of all kinds is in abundance. This recipe uses zucchini, or any other summer variety you have on hand or pick up at the farmers' market. The squash in this North African salad is lightly steamed.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories weekday, side dish

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 pound zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced or cut in 1/2-inch dice
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced or puréed
3/4 to 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

Steam the squash for three to five minutes until just tender. Remove from the heat.
Mix together the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss with the squash. You can serve this warm, in which case add the cilantro and serve. Alternately, refrigerate until shortly before serving. Toss with the cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams