CRUNCHY LEMON-PESTO GARDEN SALAD

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I love using vegetables straight from the garden in preparing this salad. If I pick the squash and cucumbers early enough, their skins are so tender that there's no need to remove them! Best of all, it's easily adaptable-any fresh veggie from the garden can be swapped in with delicious results! -Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash
1-3/4 cups thinly sliced mini cucumbers
3/4 cup fresh peas
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
5 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients until blended. In another bowl, combine squash, cucumbers, peas, Parmesan and green onions. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with bacon to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shehbaz Memon
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful, thanks to the lemon pesto dressing.


Afzal Mir
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon pesto dressing is so flavorful.


Saugat Pdl
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemon pesto dressing.


Wes Stanley
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Cassy Jantzen
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lemon helped to brighten up the flavor of the pesto and the salad was very refreshing.


Afghan Yar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish. It's also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.


Oforah Vivian
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I love this salad because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Songezo Ndabeni
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful, thanks to the lemon pesto dressing.


Ambesiwe Mqeke
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavor of the lemon pesto dressing.


meghla Aktar
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This salad is so delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables and the lemon pesto dressing is amazing.


Casper Cee
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The lemon pesto dressing is a great change from the usual vinaigrette.


Prashath Prashath
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon pesto dressing is so flavorful.


AFJAL ALAM
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemon pesto dressing.


Maxine Briana
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Camiliana Mata
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this salad was surprisingly good. The lemon helped to brighten up the flavor of the pesto and the salad was very refreshing.


Miracle Egbadon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. I added some chopped avocado and it was delicious.


jabir agha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. The dressing was flavorful and the salad was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Victoria Burns
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This salad was a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The lemon pesto dressing was tangy and bright, perfectly complementing the crisp greens and crunchy vegetables. The addition of pine nuts added a nutty richness, while the feta cheese prov


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