Marinated Zucchini and Yellow Squash Salad

Marinated Zucchini and Yellow Squash Salad
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Marinated Zucchini and Yellow Squash Salad From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
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.
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2
Add to vinegar mixture. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
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3
Bring a small pan of water to a boil; add garlic.
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4
Remove with a slotted spoon after 1 minute. Rinse under cold water; set aside.
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5
Add basil to boiling water; immediately remove and rinse under cold water. Reserve 1 tablespoon of cooking liquid.
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6
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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7
Drain squash, and divide among 4 plates. Top with cubed mozzarella, and drizzle with basil oil.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In15 m.
Servings4
Health Score27
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