Best Summer Squash Salad With Radishes Manchego Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH, RADISH, AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Summer Squash, Radish, and Watercress Salad image

Cotija is a crumbly, salty cheese sold in Latin markets. Ricotta salata -- available at Italian and gourmet markets -- is a good substitute. You can make the salad and vinaigrette one day ahead; refrigerate them separately.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded (about 3 cups)
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into thin rounds (about 3 1/2 cups)
6 medium radishes, halved and cut into thin half-moons (about 1 cup)
1/2 small red onion, halved and cut into thin half-moons (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

Put watercress, yellow squash, radishes, and onion in a large serving bowl.
Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, and honey in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, pour in the oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until emulsified. Dress salad; sprinkle with the cheese.

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Summer Squash Salad image

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

Ingredients

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.

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad image

I came up with this colorful and tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I won honorable mention! The recipe easily doubles and is the perfect dish to take to potlucks or family gatherings. -Paula Wharton, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini
2 yellow summer squash
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium red onion
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Thinly slice zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion; place in a large bowl. Add snap peas. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges