Colorful Summer Squash Salad

Colorful Summer Squash Salad | Natural Chow | http://naturalchow.com

There’s nothing that gets me in the summer mood like a beautiful summer squash salad. I love making simple meals in the summertime that don’t heat up the house, and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone on that. This colorful summer squash salad is great for those you have to eat gluten-free diets because there are no noodle in it. Although they may look like noodles, they’re actually thin strips of zucchini and squash! Cool, huh? The best part is that this simple summer dish will stun your friends when they see how beautiful and colorful this salad really is. 

Colorful Summer Squash Salad | Natural Chow | http://naturalchow.com

One of the things you’ll need for this recipe is a julienne slicer. Luckily, you can order one for only ten bucks here. Best ten bucks I ever spent.

Colorful Summer Squash Salad | Natural Chow | http://naturalchow.com

I was able to pick up a bunch of down zucchini, squash, and radishes this weekend, and I was so excited at the thought of what I would make with them. When I found this recipe, I knew it was perfect!

Colorful Summer Squash Salad | Natural Chow | http://naturalchow.com

The kids really loved helping me make this simple summer dish. I let them cut the radish disks (I cut the radishes into disks) in to matchsticks with a butter knives and paring knives. The older kids (10 -12) used the paring knives and thank God no one cut themselves. But I guess I didn’t have that much to worry about. I’ve trained them well. ;)

Here’s the recipe:

Colorful Summer Squash Salad
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A great summer side dish that won't heat up the kitchen.
Ingredients
  • 4 cups julienned zucchini
  • 4 cups julienned yellow squash
  • 2 cups sliced radishes
  • ½ cup neutral oil of your choice
  • ⅓ cup organic apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, squash and radishes. Toss until it looks evenly distributed. I usually use gloved hands. It seems to work a little better.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients, being sure to scrape the sides.
  3. Pour the mixture over vegetables.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. It will taste even better the next day.
Notes
I like to use this julienne slicer to make the zucchini and squash "noodles."
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Comments

  1. says

    Originally I saw the squash in the title and turned my nose up, but then I realized it was /summer/ squash, which is delicious! This sounds awesome! I’m filing it away for when my zucchini takes over my entire yard in oh, 2 months or so. :)

  2. says

    Looks so tasty and colorful, especially with the radish! I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds! :)

  3. says

    That looks so amazing and so healthy too. Yum!

    The weekly Say G’Day Saturday linky party is on right now and this week is the 100th party! Please stop by and say g’day if you have a minute and share your delicious post!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

  4. says

    Looks fantastic, Maragaret Anne! And who doesn’t love a new recipe for our abundant garden squash bounty?! Thanks for linking up at Snickerdoodle Sunday- I hope you’ll come back again this week with your latest makes!

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

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