Poppy Seed Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

One of the greatest benefits of summer is that there are so many fruits and vegetables that are in season and highly abundant. Just go to your local farmer’s or produce market and you’ll be delightfully surprised by all the produce you can get for awesome prices.

Or, if you’ve ever grown your own garden before, you likely know just how abundant certain vegetables can be. You’ve probably tried to pawn summer squash and tomatoes off on your friends and family just so they don’t go bad!

Luckily, this delicious recipe is one that helps you use up all that extra squash you may have. The combination of mellow summer squash, tart apple, crunchy carrot, sweet honey, and lemon explodse on your taste buds. Topped with poppy seeds, this salad has it all.

Poppy seeds not only add a satisfying crunch to this salad, but they also have some health benefits as well. These little seeds contain some essential micronutrients including calcium, iron, folate, and zinc.

Whether you’re using up your abundant produce or just relishing the fact that summer vegetables and fruit are delicious, this salad makes a stellar side dish to any meal. 

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Poppy Seed Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Paleo, Vegetarian

Prep Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 2 summer squash grated
• 1 Apple peeled and grated
• 2 large carrots grated
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1  tablespoon raw honey
• 1  teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/4  teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Put the squash, apples, and carrots in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, poppy seeds, and salt until well combined.
3. Toss with the salad before serving.