Raw Squash Salad With Radishes, Manchego, And Lemon Vinaigrette
- 2 1/2 pounds mixed summer squash and zucchini, of various shapes, sizes, and varities
- 1 peeled shallot
- 1 bunch mixed radishes, green stems removed, cleaned
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested, to make 2 teaspoons zest and 4 tablespoons juice
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sweet white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh horseradish
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, torn into small pieces
- 2 ounces finely grated Manchego cheese, about 1 cup
- Set a mandolin on the thinnest setting. Slice the squash, shallot, and radishes crosswise into thin coins. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss gently to combine.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. While whisking, steadily drizzle in the olive oil to form a vinaigrette.
- Add the lemon vinaigrette to the squash mixture and toss gently. Finish the salad with lemon zest, horseradish, basil and mint, a generous sprinkle of grated cheese, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine and serve.
mixed summer, shallot, mixed radishes, garlic, honey, lemons, vinegar, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, extravirgin olive oil, horseradish, basil, mint, manchego cheese
Taken from food52.com/recipes/30434-raw-squash-salad-with-radishes-manchego-and-lemon-vinaigrette (may not work)