How to Make Refreshing Summer Squash Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is a time for light, refreshing dishes that make the most of seasonal produce. And when it comes to summer vegetables, few can rival the humble summer squash. This versatile and delicious vegetable is a staple of summer cooking, and there are countless ways to use it in the kitchen. One of the best ways to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavor of summer squash is in a refreshing summer salad.

This recipe for refreshing summer squash salad is the perfect way to showcase the natural flav...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • 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

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 902mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 351mg