Summer Squash Salad with Basil, Parmesan, and Prosciutto
This light and refreshing summer salad is a fun 'get-away' from typical summer salads.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 2 salads
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'
- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 thin slices prosciutto, 1 ounce, chopped
- Parmesan cheese
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped prosciutto and saute until crisp. Set aside.
With a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini and yellow squash into thin strips. Discard seeds if they are large. (Not necessary in younger squash).
Place zucchini and yellow squash in a medium bowl and toss with salt.
In a small bowl, combine basil, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Pour over squash and toss to coat well.
Saute prosciutto until lightly crisped. Drain on paper towels.
Shave the parmesan cheese thinly with vegetable peeler.
Serve the salads topped with crisped prosciutto and shaved Parmesan.