Heart Healthy
This simple salad will have you coming back for seconds with its tasty heart-healthy ingredients.
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Simplest Squash Salad
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Prep Time
15 min
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Total Time
15 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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1 lb. yellow squash or zucchini (or mixture of both, about 4 small) -
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil -
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (if available), if needed -
1/4 tsp. pepper -
1/4 tsp. garlic or onion powder -
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley OR -
1 tsp. dried parsley -
1 Tbsp. fat-free Parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Slice the squash into extremely thin slices (you can use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons, use a mandolin to make thin slices or julienne with a knife). Set aside in a medium bowl. -
In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, pepper, garlic or onion powder, and parsley and whisk thoroughly. Whisk in Parmesan. Add to squash and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 fat, 1 vegetable
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Prep Time
15 min
-
Total Time
15 min
-
Servings
4
Ingredients
-
1 lb. yellow squash or zucchini (or mixture of both, about 4 small) -
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil -
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (if available), if needed -
1/4 tsp. pepper -
1/4 tsp. garlic or onion powder -
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley OR -
1 tsp. dried parsley -
1 Tbsp. fat-free Parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Slice the squash into extremely thin slices (you can use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons, use a mandolin to make thin slices or julienne with a knife). Set aside in a medium bowl. -
In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, pepper, garlic or onion powder, and parsley and whisk thoroughly. Whisk in Parmesan. Add to squash and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.
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