Do you know what today is? Squash Fest! Well, it is for Sunday Supper at least! We decided to come together today to share some absolute favorite recipes featuring squash of all kinds. From the end of the summer squash to the beginning of fall squash, you’ll find a recipe to suit your needs. For me, it’s zucchini noodles with basil vinaigrette…
I’m still on the zucchini noodle train, and there is no stopping it any time soon. In the past, I’ve cooked my “zoodles,” but I wanted to try an option using raw zucchini instead. As I was pondering the different options for a dish, a memory struck me. In late August of 2011, I posted about an amazing dinner I had at Tampa’s Refinery. One of the small plates we shared was a zucchini noodle pasta salad with basil vinaigrette. I instantly knew I should recreate it in my kitchen. Although it had been a few years, I figured I could make it happen since the memory of that dish was still so strong. What I came up with turned out pretty fantastic, in my opinion!
This salad (in my opinion) is a nice fusion of summer and fall flavors. The zucchini and basil bring the summertime memories, but the roasted sweet potatoes give a nice hint of the fall flavors to come in the next few months!
You’ve got sweet, savory, crunchy, and smooth all in one. I could definitely eat a large bowl of these zucchini noodles for lunch, but it also makes a great appetizer or side dish for dinner. I used sweet potatoes for my salad, but if you’re really wanting to up the squash factor, you could roast chunks of butternut squash instead to replace them. So so yummy!
Have you made a raw zucchini noodle salad before?
Make sure you check out all of the squash goodness in today’s Sunday Supper menu!
Starters – Appetizers & Cocktails:
- Bourbon Pumpkin Pie in a Glass from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Spaghetti Squash and Zucchini Pancakes from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Zucchini Pizza Bites from Mommas Meals
- Zucchini Tomato Focaccia Bread with Pretzel Salt from Family Foodie
Pickles & Relish:
- Zucchini Pickles from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Zucchini Relish from Magnolia Days
Soups & Salads:
- Creamy Dairyfree Zucchini Soup from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Easy Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli e Zucchini from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Pumpkin Soup with Bacon and Persimmon from Culinary Adventures with Camillia
- Tofu Vegetable Soup from What Smells So Good?
- Zucchini Cheese Soup from Noshing with the Nolands
- Zucchini Noodles with Basil Vinaigrette from Ruffles and Truffles
Main Dishes
- Acorn Squash Ramen from Ninja Baking
- Beef, Butternut & Potato Pie from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Beef Ragu over Spaghetti Squash from The Texan New Yorker
- Black Bean, Butternut Squash & Millet Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ancho-Guajillo Chile Sauce from Simply Healthy Family
- Chorizo-Stuffed Zucchini from La Cocina de Leslie
- Gluten Free Zucchini Noodles & Meatballs from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Italian Sausage Zucchini Lasagna from Curious Cuisiniere
- Risotto with Butternut Squash, Chicken and Sage from Cooking Chat
- Sausage and Farro Stuffed Acorn Squash from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Cups from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Sesame Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Spaghetti Squash Casserole from Shockingly Delicious
- Spinach and Mushroom Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Stuffed Red Kuri Squash from Food Lust People Love
- Zucchini-Corn Pancakes from The Weekend Gourmet
Side Dishes:
- Cheesy Thyme Baked Acorn Squash from An Appealing Plan
- Creamy Baked Acorn Squash from Simply Gourmet
- Grilled Zucchini and Corn Succotash from Take a Bite Out of Boca
- Kabocha no Nimono (Simmered Acorn Squash) from A Mama, Baby and Shar Pei in the Kitchen
- Roasted Kabocha Squash from Peaceful Cooking
- Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash Galette from Rhubarb and Honey
- Spaghetti Squash Fritters from Nosh My Way
- Sweet and Savory Roasted Delicata Squash and Pear from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Zucchini Succotash Cobbler with Cornbread Topping from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Sweets to Start or End the Day:
- Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Zucchini Coffeecake with Chocolate Crumb from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Chocolate Zucchini Pancakes from Brunch with Joy
- Granny’s Zucchini Bread from Pies and Plots
- Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Roll Ups with Pumpkin Spice Dipping Sauce from Chocolate Moosey
- Pumpkin Cookie Butter Cinnamon Buns with Cookie Butter Glaze from Grumpy’s Honey Bunch
- Pumpkin Pie Layer Cheesecake Bars from Wallflour Girl
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes from The Foodie Army Wife
- Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cookies from Killer Bunnies Inc.
- Zucchini Brownies from Eat, Drink and Be Tracy
- Zucchini Lemon Ginger Bread from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
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Yep, I have got to get me one of those spiralizers.
Oh, and love the twig flatware. I have a big salad spoon/fork set that looks very similar.
I have been making salads with zucchini noodles. I like this dish because it is simple, but also because it combines fast & slow carbs into one dish. More simplicity. I’m curious how many this is intended to serve?
It depends on if you want it as a side dish or a larger portion for more of a lunch size, I’d say! I would say this serves 3 large portions, or 5 smaller ones!
Thanks, Katie!
Oh, boy, what a fantastic salad! The dressing sounds amazing! Need to get a spiralizer ASAP!
I SO need to get myself one of those! This dish is right up my alley. Thanks for the reminder!
I totally need to get my zucchini noodler out. I haven’t used it yet and all of your recipes that you make with it look so amazing! I love this dish and the vinaigrette is a perfect complement to it.
Katie: You are absolutely right. Your recipe is a fusion of summer and fall all in one dish. My two favorite seasons of the year.
What a great Zoodle dish! It looks light and refreshing. Thanks for participating in Squash Fest this week!
I know what I’ll be making next with my new spiralizer! 🙂
That looks just like pasta, great recipe!!
WOW! SO gorgeous! I want a whole pot of that just to myself! I need to get one of those cutters!!
basil vinaigrette??? 🙂 This sounds tasty, tasty, tasty! Loving all the zucchini noodles around here this week! Thanks for sharing!
I have yet to jump on the zoodle train. I tried it once a long time ago but failed lol I love how you paired it with a basil vinaigrette!
I love making zucchini salads with my vegetable peeler. I usually add some carrots and onions too. I seriously need to add sweet potatoes next time. Yum!
I’m all aboard the zucchini train still! I’ve yet to make zucchini noodles however, gotta get a spirilizer!
I’m going to have to buy me a spirilizer, I currently use a peeler like gadget. This is a beautiful dish, love that you added sweet potato here.
I have a spiralizer I NEVER use, thanks so much for the easy and healthy salad! It looks fantastic!
I love zucchini noodles! But I really need one of those spiralizers. The addition of the balsamic vinegar looks perfect for pulling together the sweet potato and zucchini. Really wonderful idea!
I can’t wait to try these Katie! I have a new tool I just bought that does similar cuts! One question, do you cook the zucchini or do you eat it cold? Silly question but I’m curious!
Zucchini and basil is a match made in heaven!
What delicious noodles! So healthy and delicious!
Wow, this looks wonderful! I love the combo of zucchini and sweet potato. I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
I love zucchini noodles as an alternative to pasta. I just wanted to let you know I have a site (Simply Creative Recipes) where I showcase recipes that I find and I am linking to this post if you don’t mind. Please feel free to submit any recipes to the site if you’d like.
Thanks Alyssa!