Summer Zucchini & Squash Salad with Tomatoes

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A stevia sweetened dressing coats vegetables in this simple zucchini and squash salad. Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It’s about 100 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large summer squash
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes or halved cherry/grape tomatoes
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 Stevia packets
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • dash salt
  • dash pepper

Preparation:

  1. Slice squash and zucchini into half moons. Arrange in steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam for a minute, then place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain well.
  2. Combine squash, zucchini and tomatoes in large bowl.
  3. Mix other ingredients in small bowl and pour over vegetables. Toss to coat. Can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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