Summer Squash

Summer squash is one of our favorite summer vegetables because of how versatile it is in the kitchen.

Storage

Store summer squash in a well ventilated/not sealed bag in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Cooking Tips Storage

At the very beginning of summer squash season, we like to eat squash raw, shaved in a salad, to taste it in all its squashy glory. But most often, we eat summer squash roasted or grilled at a high temperature with garlic. Cooking it this way is the best way to preserve its tender, almost silky texture. We also like to make squash into quick pickles for the winter, or seared and marinated on the stovetop.

Recipes

Garlic Roasted Summer Squash

Zuni Cafe Zucchini Pickles (little jars of these make great gifts and are incredible on a burger)

Canal House’s Marinated Zucchini

Deborah Madison’s Sauteed Zucchini with Basil & Walnuts

Shaved Raw Summer Squash Salad with fresh herbs

Soupe au Pistou

Alice Waters’ Summer Squash Fritters

Andrea Reusing’s Squash “noodles” with Ricotta

Summer Squash Gratin

Shaved Fennel & Zucchini Salad with Dill & Feta

Pasta Primavera with Summer Squash

Braised Zucchini with Lemon & Mint

Summer Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Summer Squash & Fennel Salad with Dill & Goat Cheese