Lunch: Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Prosciutto Crisps Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Ivy Manning 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.

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Lemon

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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

Instructions

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

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