Lemony Squash Ribbons

Submitted by HokiesMom

"From Real Simple Magazine June 2008. This is such a refreshing and light summer salad. If you find the lemon too strong just reduce the amount to your tastes."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb summer squash
• 3⁄4 lb zucchini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

directions

1. Cut the squash and zucchini into long thin strips using a vegetable peeler (discard the seedy centers/cores) and place in a large bowl.
2. Add the oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
3. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[JMC44]

Delicious!! And so simple. I have a spiralizer, so the ribbons were easy. I tried the original recipe first, then tried cutting the cheese (& used pecorino romano) and olive oil in 1/2 to reduce the fat, and doubled the lemon - still delicious. It is important to serve immediately if you want the squash to stay crisp. My husband loved it, too & he's not a zucchini fan. This will be a staple summer dish for us. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

 

[nott2339]

I used baby patty pan squash and did not have to worry about the seeds. I also had to use lime instead of lemon. This is a nice refreshing light salad, and a great way to use garden bounty. Thanks for posting this recipe.

 

[*Parsley*]

Light and lemony. I didn't think the lemon was overpowering at all. I used the 2 tbsp and I actually could have used more. The "ribbons" in both green ad yellow looked very pretty. I think I will add minced garlic and/or some fresh parsley next time to bring out more flavor. Thanx for sharing!

 

[Jostlori]

Loved this! So easy to make, and a healthy side dish. Hubby said he wasn't into a raw vegetable side dish (we already had a salad on the table), but two bites into it said "Wow, this is really good!". Yep - I agree! Cut the squash on a mandoline, and it was ready in no time at all. Thanks for posting a keeper of a recipe! Made for SWT 2019 - The Traveling Tastebuds.

 

[ellie_]

What a wonderful way to use summer squash and zucchini and so easy -- quick too! Our squash was given to us -- so fresh as can be -- and I feel quite confident is that this will be a regular side dish on our table this summer. Thanks for sharing!