This Crunchy Lemon-Pesto Garden Salad is a real celebration of all your garden’s vegetable patch this summer. The dressing for this salad is a flavor sensation – it will transport you all the way to Italy!
Start by preparing the lemon pesto dressing. Prepare the squash and cucumbers by slicing them thinly. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour over the dressing and toss well to combine. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top to serve.
To make my version of Crunchy Lemon-Pesto Garden Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of pesto with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest, 1 ½ teaspoons of Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon of garlic salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
In a large serving bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of thinly sliced yellow summer squash, 1 ¾ cups of thinly sliced mini cucumbers, ¾ cup of fresh peas, ½ a cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of thinly sliced green onions.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
Sprinkle over 5 crumbled bacon strips.
Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish.
This Crunchy Lemon-Pesto Garden Salad is a delicious flavorful salad! Try it out soon and don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes if you try this recipe.
Super zesty but also really delicious and refreshing salad, will make it again.
Never had anything like this before so i'm obsessed already.
Lactose free meals are hard to find nowadays, thank you for making it easy cookme ;)
Bookmarking this to try out for next time looks good.
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