Squash and Cucumber Salad

Serves: 6

You can swap the cucumbers for zucchini and sauté the squash and zucchini for a warm side dish.

Dressing

• 5 tbsp. prepared pesto
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. lemon zest
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ tsp. garlic salt
• ½ tsp. pepper

Salad

• 2½ cups yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 2 cups English cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• ½ cup green onions, sliced
• 6 thick sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
2. In another bowl, combine squash, cucumber, peas, Parmesan cheese, and green onions.
3. Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat.
4. Top with bacon and enjoy.