Marinated Zucchini And Yellow Squash Salad Recipe

Name: Marinated Zucchini And Yellow Squash Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 yellow squash (about 3/4 pound); 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 yellow squash (about 3/4 pound)
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

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Combine vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until sugar dissolves. Trim ends of zucchini and squash; cut into thin ribbons with harp-shaped peeler. Add to vinegar mixture. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
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Bring a small pan of water to a boil; add garlic. Remove with a slotted spoon after 1 minute. Rinse under cold water; set aside. Add basil to boiling water; immediately remove and rinse under cold water. Reserve 1 tablespoon of cooking liquid. Transfer garlic and basil to a food processor, and add lemon juice, olive oil, reserved water, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth.
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Drain squash, and divide among 4 plates. Top with cubed mozzarella, and drizzle with basil oil.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 4 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), and more.

Yes, Marinated Zucchini And Yellow Squash Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Marinated Zucchini And Yellow Squash Salad

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