Delicious Summer Squash Recipes
Summer squash is all over the place this time of year. If you’ve got them in the garden or can get your hands of a few for dirt cheap at the farmers market, here are clever ways to cook up the ever versatile summer squash.
Summer Squash Salad with Lemon Citronette
This salad features thinly sliced raw squash tossed with feta, pine nuts and a lemon vinaigrette. Summer squash doesn’t need to be cooked; it’s refreshing and crisp when raw. This salad is a perfect side for a light summer meal.
This southern favorite gets a healthy make-over. The squash flavor really comes through in this appetizer. It’s so simple to make and full of seasonal flavor—you may never go back to the original.
Summer Squash Sandwich Stackers
Who says you can only pickle a cucumber? Summer squash make excellent pickles! Use yellow squash or zucchini—either one will work well in this recipe. Try the squash pickles on a sandwich or with cheese and crackers.
Use a combination of zucchini and yellow squash for a tasty quick bread. This summer squash bread in prefect for breakfast, snack time or dessert. It’s full of fiber and just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.
These are a great alternative to potato chips! They are salty, crunchy and a delicious way to eat your vegetables.
For the ultimate budget friendly dish that uses seasonally fresh vegetables, a tian is it. Vegetables such as summer squash and tomatoes are sliced thin and seasoned only with a little salt, pepper, and thyme, then roasted with a flavorful cheese on top. Simple and delicious!
Enjoy the taste of pizza without all the carbs. Sliced zucchini makes the perfect “crust” for these mini pizza bites. This is a healthy, nutritious dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes—perfect for a busy week night.
Garlic-Lover's Vegetable Stir Fry
Skip the Chinese takeout and make your own vegetable stir-fry. This dish is a perfect way to use seasonal vegetables. It’s also an excellent low-carb and gluten-free side dish.
This salad pairs fresh, crisp zucchini and yellow squash with a spicy Thai dressing. It’s the perfect dish to eat when it’s too hot to cook.
Garlicky & Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters
Here’s a healthy take on a dish that normally high in fat. Zucchini and quinoa pair up to make a delicious side dish that’s full flavor without all the calories.
