No Cook Summer Squash Salad with Lemon and Herbs
- Level: Easy
- Yield: Serves 4
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 119
- Total Fat
- 9
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 7
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 5
- Sodium
- 412
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 30 min
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)
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.