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Shaved Squash Salad with Tomatoes and Ricotta Salata

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Alex Lau

Be sure to serve this salad with croutons or crusty bread alongside. The juices from the tomatoes, squash, and dressing make for a magical combination—you’ll need something to soak it up with. Read more about the underdog cheese, ricotta salata, here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1 pint mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
1½ pounds mixed summer squash, such as zucchini, yellow crookneck, and/or pattypan
4 ounces ricotta salata, shaved
Torn basil leaves and chopped chives (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, red pepper, ⅓ cup oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl until salt and sugar dissolve.

    Step 2

    Toss tomatoes and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl; season with salt.

    Step 3

    Thinly shave squash on a mandoline or with a very sharp knife, some lengthwise, making long ribbons, and some crosswise, making thin rounds.

    Step 4

    Arrange squash on plates so ribbons curl and twist. Spoon tomato mixture over. Drizzle with dressing, then top with ricotta salata, basil, and chives.

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