Cooling Squash

Escape the heat with this refreshing and flavor-packed Cooling Squash recipe, a no-cook dish that’s perfect for summer! This vibrant zucchini and yellow squash salad is thinly shaved into delicate ribbons and tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, freshly chopped dill, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil. Fragrant toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, while a hint of garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper bring the flavors together seamlessly. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this healthy, cooling side dish is ideal for laid-back barbecues, light lunches, or garden parties. Serve it fresh or give it a quick chill for an even more invigorating bite! Keywords: summer salad, zucchini recipe, no-cook dish, healthy side.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium Yellow squash
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini and yellow squash thoroughly, then trim the ends.

Step 2

Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the zucchini and yellow squash into thin ribbons or strips.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, finely chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, toss the squash ribbons gently with the yogurt dressing to coat evenly.

Step 5

Toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top of the dressed squash salad.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a fresh, cooling side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1122.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	772.6

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 24.5mg	0%
Sodium 5003.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 48.8g
Protein 35.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 444.4mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2262.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 30.1%