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Summer Squash and Courgette Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
Ribbons of tender summer squash and zucchini tossed in a tangy, vibrant pesto vinaigrette is a healthy summer side dish. Extra parmesan cheese and toasted almonds give this easy, healthy summer salad extra depth and texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 215 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE SUMMER SQUASH AND COURGETTE SALAD:
- 1-2 medium yellow squash
- 1-2 medium zucchini
- ½ cup diced vidalia or other sweet onion
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
FOR THE PESTO VINAIGRETTE:
- 1½ tablespoons pesto
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch red pepper flakes more if you like extra heat
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
MAKE THE PESTO DRESSING:
- In a small bowl, combine the pesto, vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk well to combine and set aside.
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FOR THE SALAD:
- Use a mandoline, spiralizer, julienne grater or box grater to slice the zucchini and summer squash into very fine ribbons until you have about 4 cups of ribboned squash. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the diced onion and pesto dressing. Use tongs to toss the dressing to coat the squash and zucchini. Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and toss again until the cheese is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the squash salad to a serving bowl and top with toasted almonds. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Salad can be made a few hours ahead of time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Potassium
329mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
374IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 374IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.