Name: Shaved Squash Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 1 pint mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved; 1½ pounds mixed summer squash, such as zucchini, yellow crookneck, and/or pattypan; 4 ounces ricotta salata, shaved; Torn basil leaves and chopped chives (for serving)

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Alex Lau

Be sure to serve this salad with croutons or crusty bread alongside. The juices from the tomatoes, squash, and dressing make for a magical combination—you’ll need something to soak it up with. Read more about the underdog cheese, ricotta salata, here.

Shaved Squash Salad with Tomatoes and Ricotta Salata

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