Best Steamed Squash Salad Recipes

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STEAMED SQUASH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small slender zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch rounds and parboiled for 1 minute
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Grated zest and juice of two large limes
1/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and cardamom
1/4 teaspoon pressed or minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Parboil zucchini for a minute, drain, pat dry and divide among four dinner plates. Set zucchini in concentric circles on a plate.
  • Combine the olive oil, lime peel and juice, cumin, cardamom and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust for acidity. Spoon dressing over zucchini. When chicken is done, set it, skin side up over zucchini.

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD



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This is a colorful and tasty alternative to coleslaw. Like most gardeners, we usually have an abundance of squash and zucchini in summer, so this dish is inexpensive to prepare and a great way to put this fresh produce to use. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups julienned zucchini
4 cups julienned yellow squash
2 cups sliced radishes
1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, top with additional snipped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 19g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HEALTHY STEAMED SQUASH



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Make and share this Healthy Steamed Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rae C.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups yellow squash, approx one medium sliced
1 1/2 cups zucchini, approx one medium sliced
2 tablespoons butter
salt, to taste
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Slice one medium yellow squash and one medium zucchini (Will be about 1 1/2 cups of each).
  • Place squash, zucchini, butter and water into a 12-inch sauce pan with lid or a large pot with lid on medium heat and allow to steam. Stir every 5-10 minutes. (NOTE: Margarine may be substituted for butter to reduce fat.).
  • Allow to steam until sliced squash and zucchini is soft. Salt to taste.
  • Other spices, like pepper, chilli powder, etc. may be added for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 52.6, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 1.2

CUMIN-SCENTED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD



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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

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

STEAMED YELLOW SQUASH WITH VIDALIA ONIONS



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I hesitated to post this recipe because it is so simple. But I didn't see anything like it on recipezaar, so here it is. It uses up things that are often in abundance in the garden, and is really simple and quick...bringing out the best flavors of the vegetables.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 yellow squash, washed and quartered
1/4 cup butter
1 vidalia onion, chopped coarsely
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and quarter the squash. Steam in a skillet or saucepan over water until al dente. (Time depends on the size of your squash -- usually about 4-5 minutes.).
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until translucent. Add the steamed squash and season with salt and pepper to taste.

STEAMED YELLOW SQUASH



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Make and share this Steamed Yellow Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BamaBelle30

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
12 medium crookneck yellow squash, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skilet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the butter until it browns slightly, about 5 minutes. Layer the squash slices into the skillet and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook the squash for 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove the cover. Stir the squash and continue cooking until the liquid has cooked out, another 3 or 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 248.7, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.2

STEAMED SQUASH



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Summer squash is a Southern tradition- but we always steam ours, instead of cooking in oil. Use small, tender squash, and enjoy!

Provided by Kizzikate

Categories     Onions

Time 22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb yellow squash, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper (such as Lawry's)
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine sliced squash & chopped onion in a wire steamer basket, place over gently boiling water. Cover, & let steam.
  • 10-12 minutes, until squash is fork-tender. Remove squash and onion to a large serving dish.
  • Immediately stir in margarine, pepper, and sugar. Serve hot.

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