Summer squash ribbons with cherry tomatoes and mint-basil pesto is a colorful, flavorful, and refreshing dish that's perfect for a summer meal. This easy-to-make dish is a great way to showcase the bounty of summer produce and its vibrant flavors. Fresh, thinly sliced summer squash is tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty mint, refreshing basil, and a flavorful pesto sauce made with aromatic mint, fragrant basil, tangy lemon, nutty Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
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SUMMER SQUASH RIBBONS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND MINT/BASIL PESTO
The texture of these squash ribbons can be as satisfying as pasta if the squash is cooked just until flexible, about two to three minutes. The dish is quite beautiful, and once you've shaved the squash - which really doesn't take that long - it comes together in no time. The best tool to use for tossing and stirring the squash and the cherry tomatoes is tongs. Serve as a light main dish or as a side.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut squash into lengthwise ribbons. Peel off several ribbons from one side, then turn squash and peel off more ribbons. Continue to turn and peel off ribbons until you get to the seeds at the core of the squash. Discard core. You can also do this on a mandolin, adjusted to a very thin slice.
- Cook squash strips and tomatoes in 2 batches. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add squash ribbons, half the garlic, tomatoes, and salt to taste. Cook, using tongs to toss and stir squash and cherry tomatoes, for 2 to 3 minutes, until squash has softened and is beginning to become translucent and tomatoes are beginning to shrivel. Adjust salt and add freshly ground pepper to taste, and transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with remaining olive oil, squash, cherry tomatoes and garlic. Return first batch to the pan, stir everything together, heat through and transfer again to the serving bowl or individual plates. Pour any juices in the pan over squash. Top each serving with a spoonful of pesto (about a tablespoon), and serve, with additional freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SUMMER VEGETABLE PESTO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: zucchinis, yellow squashes, carrots, grape tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh basil, fresh parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut the ends off the zucchini. With a vegetable peeler, shave off as many thin slices as possible and transfer a large bowl. Repeat with the yellow squash and carrots.
- Place the grape tomatoes between 2 large plates or tupperware lids. Press down, securing the tomatoes in place, and use a long, sharp knife to slice the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Spoon the pesto onto the shaved vegetables and mix well with tongs until fully coated and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 9 grams
SQUASH RIBBONS
Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash and zucchini are easy to cut using a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut very thin slices down the length of each squash, making long ribbons. Place in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. boiling water. Cover and steam until tender, 2-3 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, onion powder, rosemary, salt, thyme and pepper. Add squash and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right summer squash: Look for firm, unblemished squash with bright green skin. Avoid squash that is soft or has brown spots.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you create thin, even ribbons of squash. A mandoline slicer can also be used to make ribbons, if you have one.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the squash ribbons, don't overcrowd the pan or they will steam instead of sautéing. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Add the cherry tomatoes towards the end of cooking: This will help them retain their shape and flavor.
- Make the pesto ahead of time: The pesto can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great time-saver on busy weeknights.
Conclusion:
This summer squash ribbons with cherry tomatoes and mint-basil pesto is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The squash ribbons are tender and flavorful, the cherry tomatoes add a pop of sweetness, and the pesto is rich and herbaceous. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy summer meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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