Lemony Arugula and Shaved Summer Squash Salad

Basic Information
Lemony Arugula and Shaved Summer Squash Salad
Ingredients:
SERVES 4:2 large lemons2 teaspoons sea salt¼ cup olive oil3 ounces baby arugula1 medium yellow squash, sliced paper-thin1 medium zucchini, sliced paper-thin2 ounces aged pecorino cheesefreshly ground pepper
Preparation:
To make the dressing, grate the zest of one of the lemons directly in a jar or bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Squeeze about a ½ cup of juice from the lemons and add to the zest. Add the sea salt and olive oil and shake vigorously. Taste to make sure the dressing is to your liking. If too acidic, add more olive oil.Spread the arugula in a single layer in a serving dish. Scatter the squash and zucchini on top. Using a vegetable peeler, shave shards of the pecorino all over. Shake the dressing again and pour over the salad. Grind the pepper over everything and serve immediately. Note: To get paper-thin slices of squash, you can use a mandolin. Author: Jessica P. Cooper HHC, AADP, Health Supportive Chef and Nutrition Educator