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Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Prosciutto Crisps

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.

Cooking Light JUNE 2011

Yield: 4 servings
Hands-on:20 Minutes
Total:20 Minutes

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

Preparation

1. 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.

2. Combine mint and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Pour over zucchini and squash; toss.

3. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; saute for 2 minutes or until crisp.

4. Place 3/4 cup salad on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese; sprinkle evenly with prosciutto.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 68
Fat: 4.9g
Saturated fat: 1.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
Protein: 3.5g
Carbohydrate: 3.6g
Fiber: 1.1g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Iron: 0.5mg
Sodium: 269mg
Calcium: 36mg

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