Broccoli & Summer Squash Salad
A simple, tasty salad of yellow summer squash and broccoli with a hint of sweetness from pickle relish — great with veggie burgers, pasta, or grain and bean dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash quartered lengthwise and diced
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets lightly steamed if desired
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into short, narrow strips
- 2 scallions green parts only, thinly sliced, or fresh chives as desired
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- ¼ cup homemade or store-bought Sesame-Ginger Salad Dressing or more, to taste
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- sunflower seeds for topping, optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients except the sunflower seeds in a serving bowl and stir well to mix. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Scatter sunflower seeds over the top of the salad, or pass them around, then serve.
Notes
The hint of sweetness from the pickle relish makes this a great salad to entice younger eaters.
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