Summer squash come in a tantalizing array of shapes and colors: straightneck, crookneck, or scalloped fruits colored yellow, gold, cream, lime, or a striking dark green. For the sweetest flavor, opt for smaller specimens.
Cannellini and Summer-Squash Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced raw summer squash, any type about 3 small squash
- 3/4 - 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 shallot, minced about 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, toss together summer squash, red onion, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, rosemary, shallot, salt, and pepper. Pour olive-oil mixture over bean-squash mixture and toss until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or several hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve chilled.