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Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans for Meatless Monday

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Raw Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans

My garden is overflowing right now with all kinds of produce. So can you blame me that I am shaving zucchini and summer squash?

This raw salad is an incredible mix of sweet, savory and spicy all at once, and I give it a southwest kick by adding pepper rings and a spicy coating to the pecans. And so little cooking to heat up your kitchen!

Just make the vinaigrette with southwest favorites: jalapenos and cilantro; then, toss with shaved squash and pecans.

Summer squashes are packed with nutrients and I have grown to love them raw just as much as cooked.

Happy Meatless Monday, Everyone!

JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE

Blend in blender the following:
One jalapeno, diced
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon honey (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (I like Franks')
½ cup died cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

For spiced pecans: Add 1 cup diced pecans and to a skillet with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Heat over medium high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add in about 1 tablespoon of your favorite spice rub. ( used Bobby Flay's 16-spice rub.)

 

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  1. Lynn at Southern Fried French

    August 29, 2011 at 3:30 am

    I love this, so original. I happen to have all the ingredients and I'm going to try it, thanks!

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    • Donna

      August 29, 2011 at 5:47 am

      Hey Lynn - Please let us know how you like this fabulous salad!

      Reply
  2. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    August 29, 2011 at 11:56 am

    This salad looks too beautiful to eat. I bet it tastes great! Don't very much like summer, but hate to see the produces leaving 🙁

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    • Donna

      August 29, 2011 at 7:04 pm

      Me, too Kiran! LOVE summer produce!

      Reply
  3. Cookin' Canuck

    August 31, 2011 at 9:29 am

    This sounds like the ultimate in easy dishes. Those raw squashes would come alive with that beautiful dressing.

    Reply
    • Donna

      August 31, 2011 at 11:18 am

      Thanks, Dara - it truly is an easy flavorful salad!

      Reply

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