Raw Squash Ribbon Salad with Balsamic Glazed Chicken
I write to you from my couch where I've spent most of the weekend watching the new Justin Bieber video (is it too late now to say sorr-yy?) and my new favorite Korean drama. Oh, and I also have a new found love for Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. I saw On Your Feet, the Gloria Estefan musical and I can't hear 1-2-3 enough times. So, yes, my weekend was 1-2-3, Justin Bieber, 로맨스가 필요해, repeat!
As a result, I have way too many emails that I have to answer from loved ones. But I once had a boss who insisted that "if it was an emergency, they would call." So 8-9-10-11, I'm just gonna keep listening to Gloria Estefan.
Here's a recipe for a perf little dinner I made last week. Run, don't walk, to get the last of the summer squashes. I used to haaate squash because I only knew it as a smooshy, horrible vegetable that tasted like nothing. And then, *just this year* I ate raw squash for the first time and HALLELUJAH it is one of my favorites. A flavor like nothing else. As a result, I've been eating raw squash salads as much as I can and YOU SHOULD TOO!
Raw Squash Ribbon Salad with Balsamic Glazed Chicken
- 3 summer squashes (zucchini, yellow zucchini, etc.)
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- salt, pepper
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Cooking Directions
- Cut each squash in half, length-wise. Scoop out seeds. Using a vegetable peeler, slice each squash into ribbons and place in a large bowl.
- Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste. Set aside and let marinade at room temperature.
- Next, butterfly each chicken breast so that you have four portions. Place chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then pour balsamic vinegar over chicken and let marinate for a few moments.
- Heat a skillet (I use cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once hot enough, place in chicken to get a good sear and cook through, a few minutes on each side.
- Portion out a serving of squash salad, top with a portion of chicken and top with a sprinkling of feta cheese, to taste!
