Summer Squash Radish And Watercress Salad Food

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

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.

ROASTED SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice acorn squash into rounds about 1 inch thick. Slice butternut squash into about 1-inch chunks. Slice kabocha squash into half-moon slices, also about 1 inch thick. Spread the squash out onto a sheet tray, making sure they are in a single layer and slightly spaced out; use two sheet trays if necessary. Drizzle all the squash with the honey and half the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast until soft but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Core Brussels sprouts and cut into quarters. Spread them out on a sheet pan, drizzle with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until slightly tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Spread pepitas out on a sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt and lightly toast until they pop and are a light brown, 6 to 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin seed oil and lemon juice. Lightly dress the arugula leaves with the mixture.
• To assemble, place dressed arugula on a large platter, then arrange squash and Brussels over the arugula. Sprinkle with pepitas and pomegranate seeds and garnish with shaved Parmesan.

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH RADISHES & MANCHEGO

Steps:

• Start by crushing and roughly chopping the garlic clove. Add it to the mixing bowl. Add the honey, vinegar and lemon zest and juice. Use the immersion blender (or a conventional blender) to blend and emulsify the dressing in the bowl. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
• Trim and slice the shallot on a Japanese mandoline. Add to the mixing bowl. Trim and slice the summer squash, mixed baby squash and radishes, and add everything to the mixing bowl. Gently toss the sliced veggies with the dressing. Season with salt.
• Coarsely tear and add the hot chile and fresh herbs to the salad. Plate the salad on a wide platter. Garnish with the grated cheese, fresh horseradish and a little extra drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

SUMMER SQUASH, RADISH, AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Put watercress, yellow squash, radishes, and onion in a large serving bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, and honey in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, pour in the oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until emulsified. Dress salad; sprinkle with the cheese.

CRUNCHY WATERCRESS, CUCUMBER & RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients, then season. (This can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.) Peel the cucumber into long, thin strips with a vegetable peeler, discarding the seeded section. Just before leaving, arrange the watercress, cucumber and radishes in a portable container. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

SAUTEED RADISHES AND WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Trim radishes and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then saute radish wedges with salt, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered.
• Saute garlic in remaining tablespoon butter in skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add watercress and saute, covered, until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Return radish wedges to skillet to reheat quickly and serve.

SUMMER RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss radishes with salt; let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain any liquid and transfer radishes to a large bowl. Add red onion and cucumber slices.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and dill in a small bowl until well mixed; pour over vegetables and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

REFRESHING SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

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.

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Pour enough oil in skillet to cover. Place over medium high heat and add 1/3 of the garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in 1/3 of zucchini and summer squashes and cook another 2 minutes or until squash is wilted and browns on the edges. Transfer to serving dish or bowl.
• Repeat two more times with the remaining squash and garlic.
• Before transferring last batch to bowl stir in vinegar and then return all the squash back to the skillet along with the oregano.
• Return all to serving dish.
• Serve while still warm or at room temperature.

BOUNTIFUL SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine summer squash, zucchini, red onion, and baby carrots in a large bowl. Sprinkle with black pepper, cracked peppercorns, salt, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Add dill. Pour red wine vinegar over everything and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.