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Shaved Summer Squash Salad

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Shaved Summer Squash SaladTom Schierlitz

"We make this salad when it's hot on the farm and we're in the mood for something refreshing." —Jenna Clemens, Full Belly Farm, Guinda, CA

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons whole almonds
1 pound summer squash (a mix of green and yellow)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 minced garlic clove
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Baby arugula

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Roast almonds and coarsely crush. Meanwhile, trim the ends off summer squash. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice the squash lengthwise into strips and transfer to a large bowl.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic clove, and kosher salt to taste. Pour dressing over squash. Let stand for a few minutes, then add a few handfuls of baby arugula. Shave a little Pecorino over the squash and toss. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with the crushed almonds.

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