Description
This warm summer squash grain salad is a fresh and flavorful mix of zucchini, yellow squash, sweet corn, salty feta, and fresh herbs. Easy and delicious, this quick, healthy side dish tastes like summer in a bowl! Gluten free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic, finely minced
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium yellow squash, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup sweet yellow corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives, minced
- small handful of fresh basil, roughly chopped
- kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- optional: 1-2 tsp champagne vinegar, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the zucchini and yellow squash, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the corn, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the cooked brown rice to the pan, and stir to combine. Sprinkle on the feta, chives, and basil. Lightly drizzle with the vinegar, if using.
- Gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm or at room-temperature. Enjoy!!
Keywords: summer squash grain salad, zucchini salad, summer squash salad with feta, corn, summer