Shaved Squash Salad with Tomatoes and Ricotta Salata

Name: Shaved Squash Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 1 pint mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved; 1½ pounds mixed summer squash, such as zucchini, yellow crookneck, and/or pattypan; 4 ounces ricotta salata, shaved; Torn basil leaves and chopped chives (for serving)

By Rick Martinez

July 28, 2017

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Be sure to serve this salad with croutons or crusty bread alongside. The juices from the tomatoes, squash, and dressing make for a magical combination—you’ll need something to soak it up with. Read more about the underdog cheese, ricotta salata, here.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, finely grated

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon sugar

¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

1 pint mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved

1½ pounds mixed summer squash, such as zucchini, yellow crookneck, and/or pattypan

4 ounces ricotta salata, shaved

Torn basil leaves and chopped chives (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, red pepper, ⅓ cup oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl until salt and sugar dissolve.
Step 2
Toss tomatoes and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl; season with salt.
Step 3
Thinly shave squash on a mandoline or with a very sharp knife, some lengthwise, making long ribbons, and some crosswise, making thin rounds.
Step 4
Arrange squash on plates so ribbons curl and twist. Spoon tomato mixture over. Drizzle with dressing, then top with ricotta salata, basil, and chives.

TagsSalad Cherry Tomato Tomato Vegetable Summer Squash Squash Ricotta Salata Ricotta Cheese Dairy Summer Easy Side Gluten Free Vegetarian Healthyish Bon Appétit

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