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.
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.
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!
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:
- 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
- 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients, being sure to scrape the sides.
- Pour the mixture over vegetables.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. It will taste even better the next day.
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.
Oh yeah, I’m waiting for my squash and zucchini plants to take over so I can make a ton of zucchini bread. Thanks for stopping by!
That looks fantastic, I have copied it and will try it when I get the ingredients. I must get a julienne slicer though.
Janice
Thanks Janice! And I love my julienne slicer. I use it all the time.
We have so much zucchini from our garden – this will be perfect. Looks delicious!
I know what you mean Lana! Thanks for stopping by.
This looks yummy! I wish I had that julienne slicer to make some “noodles”! Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful, summery salad! I just got a zucchini ribboner (lol –not sure the real name of them!) and this is first on my list of things to make! Followed you here from Treasure Box Tuesdays. Would love it if you shared the pin from this recipe at my Pinterest food party; every pin gets repinned to a massive board! Here’s this week’s party: http://www.anyonita-nibbles.co.uk/2014/08/call-for-blog-contributors.html
Thanks Anyonita! That tool is actually called a julienne slicer and I’m glad you got one because this salad is amazing! I’d love to link up with you!
looks so delish! I need one of those cutters and some squash and then munch!
This looks great! Beautiful pictures. Love a quick and healthy recipe!
Found you at the Create Link Inspire Party. Pinning this recipe for future reference!
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!
That looks so amazing and so healthy too. Yum!
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Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
I have lots of yellow squash. I will have to try this with some. It looks great. Thanks for posting at Wildcrafting Wed.
This looks awesome! I have been trying to find some inventive ways to use up my zucchini and yellow squash from my garden. Pinning this!
Thanks Andrea! This recipe is definitely a great way to use up zucchini and squash. Thanks for the pin!
What a healthy recipe – I love all those squash and colors. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop. Twiited & pinned.
Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
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)