Best 12 Quick Marinated Yellow Squash Salad Recipes

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Searching for a recipe to whip up a vibrant and flavorful summer salad? Look no further! In this article, we'll introduce you to the art of creating a quick marinated yellow squash salad that is not only easy to make but also packed with fresh, tangy, and zesty flavors. This simple yet delicious dish is a perfect side or main course for a light lunch or dinner, and it's guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering, barbecue, or picnic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH



Marinated Zucchini and Summer Squash image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h23m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound zucchini (about 3 large), trimmed and sliced diagonally about 1/4-inch thick
1 pound yellow crookneck squash (about 3 large), trimmed and sliced diagonally about 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside. Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
  • Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve hot or at room temperature.

QUICK-MARINATED YELLOW SQUASH SALAD



Quick-Marinated Yellow Squash Salad image

Crisp-tender slices of squash marry well with lemon, shallot, and thyme.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 medium yellow squashes (8 ounces each), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 shallot, thinly sliced crosswise
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add squash, shallot, and thyme. Toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

SHAVED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD



Shaved Summer Squash Salad image

Provided by Jenna Clemens

Categories     Salad     Side     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Graduation     Father's Day     Almond     Arugula     Squash     Summer     Healthy     Party     Potluck     Mandoline     Bon Appétit     Georgia     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD



Marinated Zucchini Salad image

Raw zucchini can be a dull ingredient, but when it's very thinly sliced it marinates beautifully, especially in lemon juice. I like to use a mixture of green and yellow squash here. Assemble this dish at least four hours before you wish to serve it, so that the squash has time to soften and soak up the lemony marinade.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 6h40m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound medium or small zucchini, preferably a mix of green and yellow
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, mint, chives, dill or a combination

Steps:

  • Slice the squash as thinly as you can. Sprinkle with salt, preferably kosher salt, and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
  • Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, and remove the garlic clove. Add the fresh herbs, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 317 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

MARINATED VEGGIES



Marinated Veggies image

A healthy way to grill veggies! Makes a great sandwich too!

Provided by HJR

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup thickly sliced zucchini
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow squash
½ cup sliced red onion
16 large fresh button mushrooms
16 cherry tomatoes
½ cup olive oil
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
½ clove garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Place the zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, squash, red onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour over the vegetables. Cover bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Remove vegetables from marinade, and place on preheated grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 909.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD



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This is a colorful and tasty alternative to coleslaw. Like most gardeners, we usually have an abundance of squash and zucchini in summer, so this dish is inexpensive to prepare and a great way to put this fresh produce to use. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups julienned zucchini
4 cups julienned yellow squash
2 cups sliced radishes
1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, top with additional snipped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 19g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

REFRESHING SUMMER SQUASH SALAD



Refreshing Summer Squash Salad image

Great dinner for the summer.

Provided by TJ Lombard

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 yellow squash, shaved into thin strips
1 zucchini, shaved into thin strips
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 slices prosciutto, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Toss yellow squash and zucchini with salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour over squash mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir prosciutto in the hot skillet until crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide squash salad over 4 plates. Evenly sprinkle prosciutto and feta cheese over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 901.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

QUICK-MARINATED YELLOW-SQUASH SALAD



Quick-Marinated Yellow-Squash Salad image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 yellow squash (1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 shallot, thinly sliced crosswise
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add squash, shallot, and thyme. Toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TANGY MARINATED YELLOW SQUASH (NO COOKING)



Tangy Marinated Yellow Squash (No Cooking) image

Make and share this Tangy Marinated Yellow Squash (No Cooking) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup oil
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Toss yellow squash, green onion, green pepper, and celery together.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients together.
  • Pour marinade over squash mixture.
  • Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 612.3, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 43.5, Protein 3

ROASTED YELLOW SQUASH SALAD



Roasted Yellow Squash Salad image

This simple Tuscan vegetable salad is an ideal side dish for a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds yellow squash, sliced into 1-inch-thick rounds
6 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Dividing evenly, combine squash and garlic on two rimmed baking sheets; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Roast, rotating sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until browned, 55 to 60 minutes; cool on sheets.
  • Transfer squash mixture to a large bowl (discard any burned garlic); add parsley, lemon juice, and remaining tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day (drain off liquid before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

GRILLED AND MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH RECIPE



Grilled and Marinated Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe image

"It's amazing how a quick and simply marinade can change the flavors of zucchini and yellow squash. This lemony-peppery mixture really wakes them up. This may seem to be in reverse order-grill, then marinate-but it's a classic Italian technique that creates great results."-Bobby Flay

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high.
  • Brush zucchini and yellow squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill cut side down until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just thoroughly cooked, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Remove from grill and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, red pepper flakes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add zucchini, yellow squash and basil; toss to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving.

CUCUMBER & SQUASH SALAD



Cucumber & Squash Salad image

I developed this recipe one summer when I had too many summer squash and needed a different, tasty way to use them. It's an easy, quick salad lunch. -Jacqueline Miller, Wooster, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons prepared Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose firm and unblemished yellow squash for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the squash thinly so that it absorbs the marinade evenly.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs, such as basil, thyme, and oregano, to add flavor to the marinade.
  • Let the squash marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for the best flavor.
  • Serve the squash salad chilled or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This quick marinated yellow squash salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright colors and delicious taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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