Summer Squash Recipes

In addition to yellow squash, this colorful casserole has zucchini, grated carrot, and an herb-seasoned breadcrumb topping. Water chestnuts contribute the added crunch factor.

Combine two kinds of summer squash—yellow squash and zucchini—with tomatoes, onion, fresh herbs and bacon for a savory side dish.

This yellow squash casserole gets added flavor and texture from the French fried onions that are added to the buttery breadcrumb topping.

Make the most of summer squash by adding both yellow squash and zucchini to a zesty pasta salad. Kalamata olives and pine nuts contribute Mediterranean flair to the dish.

Cheddar and Parmesan cheese add flavor to this traditional yellow squash casserole and sour cream adds tangy creaminess.

Combine baby pattypan squash and leeks in this easy 5-ingredient skillet vegetable dish and season with fresh basil and feta. If you can’t find pattypan squash, you can use yellow crookneck squash.

Lighten up an old-fashioned squash casserole by using reduced-fat cheese, fat-free milk and reduced-fat margarine for a cheesy squash side dish that has only 3.4 grams of fat per serving.

Serve a savory custard as a new twist on a side dish. This squash and goat-cheese custard is made with eggs and milk and resembles a quiche without a crust.

Grill a medley of summer veggies including yellow squash, bell pepper, zucchini and green beans and marinate in a sweet and tangy mixture of honey, oil, and balsamic vinegar. It’s a great make-ahead dish for summer entertaining.

Serve these squash-and-green bean pickles with cocktails or with grilled poultry or fish. This recipe makes four (one-pint) jars—enough to keep and give away to friends and neighbors.

The beautiful, thinly sliced ribbons of summer squash are dressed simply with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Add parmesan and a little salt and pepper, and you have an elegant summer side dish sure to impress.

Use beautiful summer squash as the base for this baked dish stuffed with ground turkey, vegetables, herbs and spices.

This no-cook squash salad features thin slices of summer squash, ricotta salata cheese or mild feta, and squash blossoms tossed with lemon juiice and olive oil.

Showcase the flavors of summer with this easy salad of thin strips of squash flavored with fresh herbs, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.