Quick Pickled Summer Squash

Use a vegetable peeler to make gorgeous squash ribbons for a stunning quick pickled summer squash salad. Of course, you can substitute your favorite veggies (like carrots or cucumbers) in place of the squash.

Quick Pickled Summer Squash

Use a vegetable peeler to make gorgeous squash ribbons for a stunning quick pickles. Of course, you can substitute your favorite veggies (like carrots or cucumbers) in place of the squash. The pickles are excellent served alone, or on top of burgers in lieu of a more traditional cucumber pickle.

Yield: About 2 pints of pickles

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shaved yellow squash (about 2 large)
  • 3 cups shaved zucchini (about 3 medium)
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1¼ cups water
  • ½ cup sherry vinegar
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine squash and garlic in a medium non-aluminum bowl and set aside.
  • Combine water, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, sugar, and dill in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Once the sugar has fully dissolved, turn off the heat and pour the hot vinegar mixture over the squash. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 4 hours. Discard dill.
  • If serving immediately, drain the pickling liquid and sprinkle the squash with chives and pepper. If you plan on storing the pickles for later use, do not drain. Add chives and pepper to the squash and store the pickles along with all liquid in an airtight container in the fridge.
Quick Pickled Summer Squash Recipe
Quick Pickled Summer Squash!

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