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Summertime Fresh Squash Curls Salad |
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Ingredients
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* 4 tiny yellow summer squash
* 4 tiny zucchini
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 3 whole green onions, chopped
* 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
* 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
* 1/4 cup light Olive Oil
* 1 Tbsp fresh dill
* 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil
* 1/4 Tbsp fresh thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Directions
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1. Scrub the tiny squashes and zucchini well, trim off both ends, then cut each one lengthwise. Now, take a peeler and start peeling off long curls into a colander. (Make sure you create these ribbons so you have an edge of the outer peel on each strip.)
2. Sprinkle with salt and let drain over the sink for about 20 minutes. This will help the squash sweat off some of the moisture.
3. Dump onto a large surface covered with paper towels and use paper towels to blot off liquid, then dump squash curls in large salad bowl.
4. Add the salad bowl, add the celery, onion, and peppers.
5. Put the remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until well combined. (You could also put the ingredients in a jar with a good lid and shake to combine.)
6. When dressing is well mixed, immediately drizzle a little over salad, mix, taste, and add more dressing as desired, tossing to coat after each addition.
7. When the slaw has the right amount of dressing, serve immediately or chill until ready to eat. You'll have enough for about 4 to 6 people.
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Story
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This makes a pretty salad as well as a tasty salad. Be sure to choose very young squashes to avoid any mealy or seedy insides.
Using fresh herbs adds a lot of 'fanciness' to this salad, making it suitable for a company dish; even for a special event like a baby shower, bridal shower, or any luncheon where you want a light, fresh salad that will impress your guests.
If you have access to very young cucumbers, you can also use a couple cucumbers, too. Either create ribbons or chop them fine. You can also toss in some halved grape tomatoes if you like. This is a very fun salad that is perfect for tweaking.
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