SHAVED YELLOW SQUASH SALAD

Shaved Yellow Squash Salad
Makes 8 serves
2 pounds small yellow zucchini or other yellow summer squash

1/2 pound ricotta salata cheese or mild feta12 squash blossoms (petals only)

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Juice from half a lemon

Using a mandoline or sharp thin-bladed knife, cut zucchini into very thin slices lengthwise; put in a large, shallow bowl.

With a vegetable peeler, shave ricotta salata cheese into narrow, thin slices. Tear squash blossoms into strips.
Season zucchini lightly with salt and pepper; toss gently. Drizzle with olive oil, then add juice from lemon. Taste and adjust the seasoning. On top, scatter cheese, then blossoms. Serve immediately.