Food52
Looking for a simple, flavor-packed summer dinner that doesn’t heat up the kitchen? These toasts are your ticket. Here’s the idea: Shave long, thin ribbons of summer squash and marinate them in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil, along with some crushed pistachios. Smash some feta with a fork, then mix in sour cream and lots of black pepper. From there, it’s all about toast assembly. Generously smear the smashed feta on each toast, pile big mounds of arugula on top, and crown with the lemony squash and pistachios. Eat right away. Marvel at the combo of crunchy toast with creamy feta, leafy greens, and tender, silky squash—as well as the effort-to-reward ratio. A few tips and notes: Pretty much everything about the toasts is customizable. Have a bumper crop of zucchini? Use it in place of the summer squash, or do a mix. Don’t have any lemons? Try limes, or a mild-flavored vinegar, such as red wine or champagne. The same easygoing spirit applies to the nuts, cheese, and leafy greens.
