17 Zucchini and Summer Squash Recipes

Squash Blossom, Avocado, and Butter Lettuce Salad
Quick, delicious, and pretty, too, this salad is nice for a special warm-weather luncheon.

Ingredients
1 tbsp lemon juice
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 butter lettuce head
2 cups small squash blossoms
3 tbsp roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
1 avocado

Preparation
Whisk together lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add lettuce, 1 1/2 cups blossoms, sunflower seeds, and avocado and lightly toss with dressing until coated. Sprinkle remaining blossoms on top of salad.
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