Julienned zucchini, sweet grape tomatoes, and shredded squash blossoms combined to create a delicious summer salad. Drizzled with your favorite dressing, this easy to make salad is both cool and refreshing, great for a hot summer day.
I am a total San Franciscan girl. I was born, raised, and currently living in the city by the bay. I’m used to the cool, overcast, and often foggy weather. So when I’m in a city where the temperature is over 90 degrees? I feel like I’m about to melt.
These last few days I’ve been pre-vacationing in the South Bay, where the weather is the complete opposite of San Francisco, hot and humid. I want icy cold drinks. I want something cold and refreshing to eat. Nothing warm or anything that requires much cooking because the stove makes the kitchen too hot.
My solution? A simple salad. Julienned zucchini combined with sweet grape tomatoes and shredded squash blossoms for a healthy and refreshing summer salad. Just a few ingredients, but so flavorful. Drizzle your favorite dressing over the salad, and you have dinner ready in about 10 minutes at most.
First, julienne a large zucchini using either a grater or with a knife. I recommend making a spiralizer. That way the zucchini isn’t cut too thin.
Slice the grape tomatoes into fourths. I used a variety of grape and cherry tomatoes to add more flavor to the salad.
Shred the squash blossoms by tearing them into smaller pieces.
Toss the salad until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Drizzle your favorite dressing over the salad.
Serve the salad cold. Enjoy!
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Andrea, this looks beautiful and healthful. I have never heard of a squash blossom though and not sure where to find it. Is there a substitute you might recommend?
I usually find them at the farmer’s market. But you can leave it out or use any edible flowers.
This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make it!
I hope you’ll like it, Ashley!
Hi Andrea, just read you are a hygienist in training. I am a periodontist and former professor of periodontics at U of Pennsylvania where I also taught in the hygiene program. Hope you like the profession! Funny how we both like to cook! :))))
Hi Johanne! I’m so excited to finally be a registered dental hygienist! I love the field, especially interacting with patients and educating patients about their oral hygiene. I think my favorite part is when you can see that you’re making a difference, when you get through to a patient and they’re willing to learn more and ask lots of questions. Now to start job hunting!
Good luck with the job hunt Andrea and congratulations on getting certified!
Thank you so much, Johanne!
This looks fantastic – I can’t wait to try it out
I hope you’ll like it! =)
Oh tht looks yum! I’m a vegan so will keep an eye out for stuff like this 🙂
Thanks! There will be more vegan recipes coming soon =)
Yay! 😀
Beautiful colors in time for summer!
Thank you, Katelyn!
Looks great and thank you for liking my Featured Recipe Thursday post. I love SF and I am a Sacramento girl, but love to travel. I use to visit SF quite often as I have friends who live there. Great restaurants and wonderful views. 🙂 Have a great vacation.
Cheers,
Krystina @ Kouzounaskitchen.com
Thanks, Krystina!
🙂 🙂
Enjoy! =)
Thank you! 🙂
Looks great…I will have to try this. Love that it is Paleo!
Thank you! Hope you’ll like it!
Wow! Yum. So colorful and delicious looking!
Thank you!