SUMMER SQUASH AND CARROT RIBBON SALAD

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Zucchini, summer squash, and carrots are cut into ribbons, combined with fresh basil, then dressed with a white balsamic vinaigrette. From "Redbook" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small zucchini, ends trimmed
2 summer squash, ends trimmed
2 large carrots, peeled and ends trimmed (1/2 lb)
24 large basil leaves, cut in julienne
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon anise seed
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Use a vegetable peeler to cut zucchini into long ribbons, lengthwise; when you get to the inner seeds, turn zucchini 1/4 turn and repeat until you are just left with a column of seeds (discard).
  • Do the same with the yellow squash and carrots.
  • Toss ribbons with basil in a large salad bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, anise seed, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss.

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