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Shaved Squash Salad with Sunflower Seeds

By Dawn Perry

3.8

(3)

"I love the richness of the feta and the crunch of the sunflower seeds against the tender squash."—Dawn Perry, senior food editor

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 large summer squash
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
2 tablespoons salted, roasted sunflower seeds

Preparation

  1. Shave 2 large summer squash lengthwise with a vegetable peeler and toss with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Top with 1/4 cup crumbled feta, 1/4 cup torn fresh basil, and 2 tablespoons salted, roasted sunflower seeds.

TagsSaladSummer SquashSquashVegetableSunflower SeedSeedSideDinnerLunchGluten FreeVegetarianKetoEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookSummerBon Appétit
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