Receta Recipe: Squash Salad with Feta and Fresh Mint

by Lauren DeSantis

I love zucchini #summerfood A post shared by Lauren DeSantis (@capitalcooking) on Summer squash is delicious raw when it's shaved and marinated with a bit of salt. Add salty prosciutto and you have the perfect side dish. 1 medium zucchini 2 medium yellow squash 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 thin slices prosciutto, chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese Pine nuts Balsamic Glaze Shave the zucchini and squash into thin strips using a vegetable peeler. Discard seeds. Place zucchini and squash in a medium bowl, and toss with salt. Combine mint and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Pour over zucchini and squash; toss.  Let it sit for 30 minutes and drain any liquid. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; saute for 2 minutes or until crisp. Top with cheese and prosciutto.  Add pine nuts and balsamic glaze.  Serve Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest StumbleUpon LinkedIn