Shaved Summer Squash Salad

Shaved Summer Squash Salad
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Yields Makes 8 servings
AuthorDavid Tanis
David Tanis, co-chef at Berkeley's Chez Panisse, created this dish after a day at the market when everything that appealed to him was a shade of gold. We've adapted it from his new book, A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes (Artisan, 2008; $35).

Ingredients

 2 pounds small yellow zucchini or other yellow summer squash
 1/2 pound ricotta salata cheese or mild feta
 12 squash blossoms (petals only)
  Salt
  Freshly ground black peper
 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  Juice from half a lemon

Nutrition Facts

Servings Makes 8 servings

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Using a mandoline or sharp thin-bladed knife, cut zucchini into very thin slices lengthwise; put in a large, shallow bowl.

Step 2
2

With a vegetable peeler, shave ricotta salata cheese into narrow, thin slices. Tear squash blossoms into strips.

Step 3
3

Season zucchini lightly with salt and pepper; toss gently. Drizzle with olive oil, then add juice from lemon. Taste and adjust the seasoning. On top, scatter cheese, then blossoms. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

 2 pounds small yellow zucchini or other yellow summer squash
 1/2 pound ricotta salata cheese or mild feta
 12 squash blossoms (petals only)
  Salt
  Freshly ground black peper
 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  Juice from half a lemon

Directions

Step 1
1

Using a mandoline or sharp thin-bladed knife, cut zucchini into very thin slices lengthwise; put in a large, shallow bowl.

Step 2
2

With a vegetable peeler, shave ricotta salata cheese into narrow, thin slices. Tear squash blossoms into strips.

Step 3
3

Season zucchini lightly with salt and pepper; toss gently. Drizzle with olive oil, then add juice from lemon. Taste and adjust the seasoning. On top, scatter cheese, then blossoms. Serve immediately.

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