Peachy the Magazine Summer 2018 | Page 66

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND FETA Serves 4 For the dressing: For the salad: ½ lemon, seeded, sliced into ⅛-inch- thick rounds, and finely chopped 1 medium yellow summer squash 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 1 medium zucchini 2 cups lightly packed baby arugula 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup lightly packed fresh mint, leaves roughly torn ½ shallot or 2 green onions, finely chopped ½ cup lightly packed fresh basil, leaves roughly torn ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces Bulgarian feta cheese, thinly sliced Salt and freshly cracked pepper ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, skins removed (see method below) Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, for serving TOASTED HAZELNUTS Toast the hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they’re golden and fragrant. Place the toasted nuts on a kitchen towel and rub them against one another to remove the skins (don’t worry if all of the skins don’t come off). Roughly chop the nuts. 64 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM