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Grilled Summer Squash Salad with Green Peppercorn Chèvre

Wide ribbons of grilled zucchini and yellow summer squash, tossed with a simple olive oil dressing, are served with peppery arugula, nuts, and tangy goat cheese.

Serves 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 medium summer squash and zucchini (about 2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise into ribbons
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced (about ½ cup)
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
2 cups wild or baby arugula
4 ounces green peppercorn chèvre, crumbled

Heat, a grill over medium heat (or a grill pan over medium-high). In a medium-size bowl, combine the olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add the squash and zucchini ribbons, tossing
to coat.

Working in batches, grill the squash and zucchini until lightly charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side.

Return the squash and zucchini to the bowl with the olive oil; toss with the onion, pine nuts, arugula, and cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Photography by John Gruen & Jason Houston

Recipe Category: 
Starters