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June 29, 2016

Spiralized Summer Squash Noodles with Basil Lime Dressing

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Spiralized summer squash noodles with basil lime dressing make for a light and refreshing warm-weather meal.

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My never-ending love affair with making noodles out of vegetables continues with this summer dish featuring a couple of seasonal staples in my kitchen: summer squash and basil.

With the heat already on the rise, a no-cook noodle dish offers some salvation and makes a tasty alternative to lettuce based salads.  It also makes for a great excuse to use all that zucchini and yellow squash popping up everywhere.

Spiralized Summer Squash Noodles with Basil Lime Dressing in Bowl

Unlike their winter counterparts, summer squash can all be eaten raw (which makes them ideal for when you don’t feel like cooking), and have a mild, almost sweet flavor that pairs well with so many things.  You can use any combination you’d like here, just make sure they are long and slender, not squat like patty pan squash in order to make long noodles with.

How do you make summer squash noodles?

The one tool I’d recommend having on hand for a dish like this is a good spiralizer or julienne peeler since it makes such quick work of getting those thin noodle-like strands.  Aside from that, it’s pretty simple.  First get your hands on some tender summer squash and fresh basil, along with a couple limes.

Spiralized Summer Squash Noodles with Basil Lime Dressing on Plates with Lime Wedges

After you’ve made your “noodles”, you salt them and let them rest a while.  I urge you to not skip this step, as it’s worth the few extra minutes of time invested.  The salt draws out the moisture, tenderizing the noodles and ensuring that the dressing doesn’t get watered down.

Speaking of dressing, this one is bold with the zip of lime, the freshness of basil and a hint of sweetness from honey.  It’s vibrant, sweet-tart flavor brightness up the mild-mannered summer squash.  Finally, chewy dried mulberries and crunchy sprouted sunflower and pumpkin seeds are sprinkled on top for a nice contrast of textures.

A wonderful alternative to slaws to bring to picnics and barbecues, these spiralized summer squash noodles also makes for a nice light lunch or dinner when you just can’t bear the thought of turning on the stove.

Serves 2-4

Spiralized Summer Squash Noodles with Basil Lime Dressing

Sylvie Shirazi

Spiralized summer squash noodles with basil lime dressing make for a light and refreshing warm-weather meal.

25 minPrep Time

25 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    For the noodles:
  • 1 pound medium or small summer squash, preferably a mix of green and yellow
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup basil leaves, roughly torn
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1oz/28g dried white mulberries (or golden raisins)
  • ¼ cup /28g sprouted sunflower and pumpkin seeds
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 Tablespoons/30ml freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 Tablespoons/45ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons/10ml raw honey
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the squash into noodles using a either a spiralizer or julienne peeler. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoons of salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain and gently pat dry in a clean kitchen towel.
  2. In the meantime, mix together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, basil leaves, ¼ teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper in the jar of a small blender or bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until just combined (you should still see small bits of basil).
  3. Toss dressing with the salted and drained summer squash in a large bowl. Sprinkle with dried mulberries and sprouted seeds. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if desired and serve.

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Occasions
Summer
Courses
Lunch
Main Course
Diet
vegetarian
pescetarian
Paleo
Allergy
dairy free
egg free
soy free
seafood free
treenut free
sesame free
mustard free
Wheat-Free

Nutrition

Calories

271 cal

Fat

24 g

Carbs

13 g

Protein

2 g
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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Mains, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Season, Summer Tagged With: basil, lime, squash, summer

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  1. Elle @ Only Taste Matters says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I was literally talking about making something similar yesterday. Now I don't need to think about developing a recipe. Love this! Pinned!
    Reply
  2. Olivia says

    July 2, 2016 at 11:48 am

    This recipe is MIGHTY delicious! I'm a hardcore zoodle lover and this dish did not disappoint! I'm sending it to all my friends!
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      July 3, 2016 at 2:16 am

      So glad to hear you liked it!
      Reply
  3. Chandice Probst says

    June 30, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    This looks incredible!!
    Reply
  4. Megan says

    June 30, 2016 at 9:34 am

    This looks so good and the photography is beautiful!
    Reply
  5. Raia says

    June 30, 2016 at 7:24 am

    What a great way to use up summer squash! I love squash noodles, and the dressing sounds tasty, too. :)
    Reply
  6. Lauren Gaskill says

    June 30, 2016 at 6:33 am

    This basil lime dressing is such a great idea! Beautiful photos, too! :)
    Reply
  7. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    June 29, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    Squash noodles in the summer are a staple around here. That dressing sounds delicious and refreshing!
    Reply
  8. Melissa Falk says

    June 29, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Now that's a plate of summer lovin'! Can never have enough fresh summer basil :)
    Reply
  9. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    June 29, 2016 at 6:19 am

    I simply adore vegetable noodles too - and pick them over pasta nodles all the time! Sylvie, that plate looks beyond delicious - loving that bail, lime, honey dressing!
    Reply
  10. Rosa says

    June 29, 2016 at 1:33 am

    Scrumptious looking and so summery! A wonderful "noodle" dish. Cheers, Rosa
    Reply

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