No Cook Summer Squash Salad with Lemon and Herbs

Name: No Cook Summer Squash Salad with Lemon and Herbs
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 medium-small summer squashes, preferably different colors of green, yellow and a mixture; 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or chervil or a mixture; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 shaved slices Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 ounce)

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Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 30 min

Yield: Serves 4

Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 30 min

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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3 medium-small summer squashes, preferably different colors of green, yellow and a mixture

2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 lemon

1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or chervil or a mixture

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

5 shaved slices Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 ounce)

Directions

Thinly slice the squash lengthwise on a mandoline. As you slice, lay the slices on a large platter. Once you cover the plate, lightly sprinkle the squash with some chives and about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Cut into the lemon about halfway so you can squeeze the juice but still grate off the zest. Finely grate about 1/4 teaspoon of the lemon zest and squeeze 4 or 5 drops of juice over the squash. Top with a sprinkling of tarragon, about 1 teaspoon. Keep it light because the flavor adds up as you layer the vegetables. Season evenly with salt and pepper. Repeat with the ingredients to make 4 or 5 layers of squash flavored with the herbs, lemon and olive oil. Finish with a nice drizzle of the olive oil and herbs.
Set aside to allow the squash to soften slightly, about 30 minutes. Lay the slices of cheese on top. Serve.