Warm Summer Squash Salad

Summer squash is called ‘summer’ because it is harvested during the summer season when it is at its peak freshness and flavor.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Warm Summer Squash Salad

Cooking Method: Grilling, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Yellow squash
• 2 cup Zucchini
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. Slice the yellow squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
4. Brush the squash rounds with the olive oil mixture.
5. Grill the squash rounds for 2-3 minutes per side, until tender and lightly charred.
6. Transfer the grilled squash to a large bowl.
7. Add halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh basil to the bowl.
8. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil mixture and toss to combine.
9. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
10. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.