Summer Cucuzza Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with summer flavors, this Summer Cucuzza Salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a light and healthy dish. Featuring tender ribbons of cucuzza squash, juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, and tangy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad is a vibrant celebration of seasonal produce. Tossed with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, and garnished with fragrant fresh basil, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a standalone lunch, this salad is a wonderful way to showcase the unique and versatile cucuzza squash. Enjoy all the flavors of summer in every crisp, satisfying bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized cucuzza squash
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and peel the cucuzza squash. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the squash into thin ribbons or rounds. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the mixing bowl with the cucuzza squash.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Step 6
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Step 7
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Step 8
Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld, then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (682g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320.4 |
| Total Fat 16.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2047mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 16.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 496.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1082.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories