Shaved Summer Squash Salad

Name: Shaved Summer Squash Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons whole almonds; 1 pound summer squash (a mix of green and yellow); 2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups Baby arugula

A light and refreshing salad featuring ribbons of summer squash tossed with arugula, toasted almonds, and a bright lemon-garlic dressing. Perfect for warm summer days.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 tablespoons whole almonds
•1 pound summer squash (a mix of green and yellow)
•2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•1 clove garlic
•to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
•2 cups Baby arugula

Cooking Instructions

1.
Roast almonds and coarsely crush. Meanwhile, trim the ends off summer squash. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice the squash lengthwise into strips and transfer to a large bowl.
10 min
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic clove, and kosher salt to taste. Pour dressing over squash. Let stand for a few minutes, then add a few handfuls of baby arugula. Shave a little Pecorino over the squash and toss. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with the crushed almonds.
5 min