Lunch: Charred Squash Salad Recipe | Myrecipes

I love this salad over sliced tomatoes with burrata or crumbled Valbreso feta, or as a complement to any protein. The herbs can be swapped for any herbs of your choice. Rotating the squash on the grill before turning allows for a little more char.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Charred Squash Salad Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 pounds assorted summer squash (such as zucchini and summer squash), halved lengthwise
1 large Vidalia onion, halved
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Instructions

Preheat grill to high.
Coat cut sides of squash and onion with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange squash and onion, cut side down, on grill; cover and grill 5 minutes. Rotate vegetables; cover and grill 3 minutes. Turn vegetables over; grill 2 minutes. Remove squash from grill. Continue grilling onion 4 minutes; remove from grill. Cool to room temperature.
Coarsely chop vegetables; place in a large bowl. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, oil, and juice; toss to coat. Add basil, mint, and parsley; toss.