Grilled Squash Salad with Arugula and Almonds

Serves 6

Time 20 min

Grilled Squash Salad with Arugula and Almonds

Serves 6

Time 20 min

Celebrate summer produce with this light yet flavorful salad. Peppery arugula combines with basil for a rich, textured dressing, and summer squash is sliced as thin as possible, then seared on the grill. The dish comes together quickly and will satisfy completely.

Special Diets:

Gluten Free

Ingredients

1 package (5-ounce)baby arugula, divided

1/2 cuppacked fresh basil leaves

1/2 cuptoasted almonds, divided

1/2 teaspooncoarse sea salt

1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

1/2 cupextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling, divided

1 largezucchini

1 largeyellow summer squash

1 cupcherry tomatoes

1/4 cupcrumbled feta cheese

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Method

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat cooking.

Combine 1 1/2 cups packed arugula, basil, 1/4 cup of the almonds, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and process until pureed.

With the machine running, add 1/2 cup of the oil in a slow, steady stream until blended.

Set aside half of the dressing for the salad and save the rest for another use.

Slice zucchini and squash very thinly lengthwise (preferably with a mandoline).

Brush slices on both sides with oil.

Place on the grill, cover and cook until lightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes, flipping occassionally.

Arrange remaining arugula, grilled squash, tomatoes and cheese on a large platter.

Coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup almonds, sprinkle over salad and serve dressing on the side.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

210

Total Fat

19g

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

5mg

Sodium

160mg

Total Carbohydrate

Dietary Fiber

Total Sugars

Protein

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