Farmers Markets! I love them. Each vendor is so proud of the fruits and vegetables that they have grown. Pies, and baked goods, honey, organic meats and goat cheeses and spreads. I like to meet the person that grew or created the food that I am going to ear or serve to others. We hit Wilton on Wednesday, Westport on Thursday, New Canaan on Saturday and Georgetown on Sunday. I still get a little jumpy knowing that I am missing a ton of other ones that I just can make it to. There is definitely an abundance of summer squash and zucchini. I don't know, these vegetables have always tasted boring to me. Yeah I know saute it with some olive oil, garlic tomatoes and some Parmesan cheese - yeah that is okay but not anything thrilling. My mom used to make the best zucchini bread when I was a kid but I don't want to eat that either. So I found a recipe that uses the zucchini. It is interesting and refreshing and good for you too. The best part is that it is fast and easy.
Raw Vegetable "Pasta" with Tomatoes and Herbs
2 zucchini squash, shaved thinly lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
2 yellow squash, shaved thinly lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
Sea salt and pepper to taste
3 T extra virgin olive oil
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
5 oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 T finely chopped basil
1 t finely chopped oregano
In a large bowl, gently toss together all ingredients. Transfer to a large container and let marinade for at least an hour - it is even better if eaten the next day.
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