I have fresh summer squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers I just picked out of the garden and I am wanting to cook a healthy lunch with them. I’ve Google some recipes but can’t really find anything… Help?! My only request is not to use butter or mayo ..think that’s about it. 
Thanks!
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Hambone - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
No reason to think you could not add or substitute you summer squash for the butternut in this recipe. Why not add the tomatoes and cukes as well?
Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese
Ingredients
•Vegetable oil cooking spray
•1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
•1 onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
•Olive oil, for drizzling
•Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
•1 pound penne pasta
•1 cup (8 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
•1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook’s Note)
•1 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves
•1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
Directions
Put an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
Mix the squash and onion together and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake for to 40 to 45 minutes until the vegetables are golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the squash mixture is cooling, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 2 cups of the pasta water.
Put the pasta, goat cheese and 1 cup of pasta water in a large serving bowl. Toss until the cheese has melted and forms a creamy sauce. Add the squash and onion mixture, the walnuts and the basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.
Cook’s Note:
To toast the walnuts, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes Cool completely before using.
loves_makeup - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
Unfortunately, I don’t know the exact name of the website or the link, but I do know that there is are sites that you enter the ingredients you have, and then it comes up with a recipe for it.
Sorry I know it’s not much info but I hope it helps.
thisjustin - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
You could saute your squash in a little olive oil and some onions until they are tender then add some peeled shrimp and cook until the shrimp are pink and firm. Serve this over hot rice or angel hair spaghetti. You can have a cucumber and tomato salad on the side. Also the website that loves is talking about is allrecipes.com. Sorry did not realize this was the vegetarian category so you could sub some tofu for the shrimp or some other vegetarian protein.
maxi NY - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
pan saute your squash with olive oil (light) and rosemary…take your tomatoes/cucumbers toss with green leafy lettuce/ dressing and top with parmesan ..:) and bread to hit the spot.
bleweyez20249 - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
Dice tomatoes, cucumber and onion and mix with a 50/50 combo of rice vinegar and white cooking wine. Chill and serve as a side dish.
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www.allrecipes.com has 2 recipes listed with those ingredients.
http://allrecipes.com/Search/Ingredients.aspx?WithTerm=&SearchIn=All&Wanted1=squash&Wanted2=tomato&Wanted3=cucumber
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Mosaic Salad
"’This pretty salad combines garden-fresh ingredients to create a colorful side dish,’ It would be a great addition to a barbecue or picnic. Chill it a few hours to blend the flavors.
Ingredients:
1 medium cucumber, sliced
2 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Arrange the cucumber, squash and tomatoes on a large serving platter. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mosaic-salad/detail.aspx
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Refreshing Spaghetti Squash and Cucumber Salad
A simple lemon juice dressing coats spaghetti squash, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives in this refreshing salad."
Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
6 ounces pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 English cucumbers – peeled, seeded,
and sliced
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup olive oil, or more if needed
1 tablespoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves into a large baking dish with the cut-sides facing down.
2. Bake in the preheated oven until you can easily cut into the skin side with a knife, about 30 minutes; remove from oven and set aside to cool.
3. Toss the cooled spaghetti squash, the tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and garlic together in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
4. Stir the lemon juice and lemon zest together in a small bowl; slowly pour the olive oil into the lemon juice mixture while whisking vigorously. Season with garlic salt and pepper; drizzle over the spaghetti squash mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
ttp://allrecipes.com/recipe/refreshing-spaghetti-squash-and-cucumber-salad/detail.aspx
Teresa - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
How about a grilled vegetable salad!
mark - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
Make a Ratatouille with the squash and tomatoes.
Make a marinated cucumber and onion salad to go with it.
Nise - said
July 20 2011 @ 02:43
recipepuppy.com
Put in your ingredients and it will give you recipes….. =)
Also check weighwatchers
I make their veggie soup…uses all those ingredients except cucumbers.
And http://www.flatbellydiet.com/48613/ has a sassy water that helps curb belly bloat. =)