Marinated Crawfish, Zucchini and Summer Squash Salad
PREP TIME: 1 Hour
SERVES: 6

COMMENT:
Romantics say that it's the simple things in life that are best. Well if that's so, then this simple crawfish and squash salad should set hearts aglow. I recommend serving it in a beautiful cut crystal bowl to enhance its presentation.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound crawfish tails
  • 3 medium zucchini squash, shredded
  • 3 medium summer squash, shredded
  • 1 small Bermuda onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 tbsps garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/3 cup salad oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper

METHOD:
In a large mixing bowl, combine crawfish, squash, 1 small Bermuda onion, bell peppers, garlic and relish. In a separate mixing bowl, combine salad oil, wine vinegar, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Using a wire whisk, whip until well-blended. Pour marinade evenly over vegetable mixture, cover and refrigerate salad overnight. Prior to serving, toss and drain off any excess liquid. Place the salad into a decorative serving bowl and garnish with edible flower petals such as pansies, dianthus, violets or marigolds.

 

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