Summer Squash Salad with Prosciutto

Submitted By: Hilda Jones

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 2 medium yellow squash
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 thin slices of prosciutto, chopped

1/4 cup crumbled ricotta or feta cheese

Instructions

Shave the zucchini and squash into thin strips using a vegetable peeler. Discard the seeds. Place the zucchini and squash strips in a medium bowl and toss with salt.
Combine mint, oil, lemon rind, lemon juice, and pepper in a small bowl and stir with a whisk. Pour over the zucchini and squash and toss.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and sauté until crisp.

Place 1/4 of the salad on each of four plates or bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of cheese and sprinkle evenly with prosciutto.