Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Prosciutto Crisps

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Summer squash is delicious raw when it's shaved and marinated with a bit of salt. Add salty prosciutto and you have the perfect side dish.

Ingredients:

1 medium zucchini

2 medium yellow squash

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 thin slices prosciutto (1 ounce), chopped

1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese

Directions:

1. Shave the zucchini and squash into thin strips using a vegetable peeler. Discard seeds. Place zucchini and squash in a medium bowl, and toss with salt.
2. Combine mint and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Pour over zucchini and squash; toss.
3. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; saute for 2 minutes or until crisp.
4. Place 3/4 cup salad on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese; sprinkle evenly with prosciutto.

By RecipeOfHealth.com