It really feels like summer once the squash ripens. Which apparently happened a while ago in other parts of the country. Here in the Maritime Northwest it is a recent phenomenon.
This is a summery, simple meal that proves you can eat well even while excluding migraine triggers from your diet.
a perfect summer meal
The salmon was rubbed with Tom Douglas’ Salmon Rub and then barbecued; the squash sauteed in olive oil and sprinkled with basil, salt and pepper.
We’ve been eating a lot of variations on caprese lately, now that the first tomatoes of the season have arrived. This particular version is served on greens and, in addition to the basil, tomato and fresh mozzarella, includes fried polenta croûtons (from frozen, leftover polenta). For dressing, good old, migraine-friendly, distilled white vinegar vinaigrette (approximately 1 part vinegar, 3 parts olive oil, plus salt and pepper).
