A refreshing and light summer salad featuring vibrant summer squash.

This refreshing summer squash salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. With a mix of colorful summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, this salad is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. The simple lemon vinaigrette dressing ties everything together and makes for a truly delicious dish.

Ingredients

• 2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil, and mint.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

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