Squash is great in the summer too! Enjoy it with zucchini in this tasty salad.
Zucchini & Summer Squash Ribbon Salad
Prep: 15 minutes • Serves: 4
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground red pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 small yellow squash and/or zucchini, thinly shaved with vegetable peeler
½ cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1. In medium bowl, whisk lemon juice, chives, honey, salt, black pepper and red pepper; whisking constantly, drizzle in oil until emulsified. Add squash and tomatoes; toss to combine.
2. Serve salad dolloped with cheese.
Approximate nutritional values per serving: 167 Calories, 15g Fat (4g Saturated), 16mg Cholesterol, 177mg Sodium, 6g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 3g Sugars, 5g Protein