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    Home » Condiment Recipes

    Quick Summer Squash Pickles

    LAST UPDATED: March 3, 2019 PUBLISHED: June 25, 2014 By Pam Greer 20 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    When you are getting a bumper crops of summer squash, making a jar of these Quick Summer Squash Pickles should be on your to-do list.  They are quick pickles so no canning needed.  You just store them in your fridge!   Post may contain affiliate links.
    Zucchini pickles

    Quick Summer Squash Pickles

    It's summer people!  And you know what that means!  Yep, time to play the picnic game with Louise from Months of Edible Celebrations.  So, what is the picnic game?  It's a virtual picnic and everyone brings something with the letter that they have chosen.  So, I would say, "I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringing pickles!"  See, easy peasy!  (I'm not going to tell you how poor sweet Louise had to explain it to me several times before I caught on.)  I recently told someone that I am not the brightest tool in the shed, which I believe sums it all up.

    Zucchini Pickles

    Anyway, my intelligence, or lack there of, does not have anything to do with this picnic and these pickles!!  One of my favorite things about summer is pickles.  I pickle everything!  So, when my CSA gave me some sweet baby squash and a couple sprigs of dill, I had no choice but to make pickles!  I can't seem to grow dill in my garden, so anytime some one gifts me some, pickles are in the future.  I found this delightfully simple recipe in Donna Hay Magazine #47 (Oct/Nov 2009).  Yes, I keep all of my Donna Hay mags!  The zucchini pickles are crisp and have the perfect amount of heat from the chili flakes.

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    Quick Summer Squash Pickles

    A bumper crop of summer squash means you need to make a couple of jars of these quick summer squash pickles.
    Course Condiment
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 34kcal
    Author Pam Greer adapted from Donna Hay

    Ingredients

    • 2 zucchini sliced (I used 4 small)
    • 1 white onion thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes
    • 8 dill sprigs
    • ½ cup cider vinegar
    • ½ cup white wine vinegar
    • ½ cup caster sugar superfine
    • 1 teaspoon chili flakes

    Instructions

    • Place the zucchini onion and salt in a colander, toss to coat and place over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    • Drain and rinse the zucchini well. Place in a 1 ½ cup capacity jar (I use a quart jar) with the dill. Place the vinegars, sugar and chilli in a saucepan over high heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour over the zucchini and seal the jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in cool dark place for up to one week. After that refrigerate. Serve with crusty bread and strong cheese or as part of a mezze platter.

    Notes

    Recipe requires an overnight salting of the squash.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 88mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

     

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    Comments

    1. kristy says

      July 06, 2014 at 10:49 am

      Hi there, your zucchini pickled sounds fantastic. It helps our digestion too. Mind if I bring a jar home with me? :o)
      Happy Picnic!
      Blessings, Kristy

      Reply
    2. Cakelaw says

      July 05, 2014 at 5:39 am

      Pickles are perfect for a picnic - and these look so good.

      Reply
    3. Channon says

      July 04, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      I can't wait to try these! I do love zucchini so this is an exciting twist on an old favorite.

      Reply
    4. Nee says

      July 02, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      Hi Pam , these pickles is a must try see you at the picnic

      Reply
    5. I Wilkerson says

      July 01, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      I don't think anyone has brought pickles since I started doing the picnic game--funny isn't it! Great way to use up CSA zucchini!

      Reply
    6. Rumbling Tummy says

      June 30, 2014 at 11:54 pm

      Beautiful pickles and photos. Thanks for having me at the picnic.

      Reply
    7. elisabeth@foodandthrift says

      June 30, 2014 at 4:52 pm

      These yummy and crunchy pickles look more like 'yellow squash' than zucchini, which happens to be green...unless (I'm color blind)...either way, I love both zucchini, and yellow squash, and they are in a 'close family', so I would love them, and welcome them at the Picnic Game, which I will be joining as, well!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 30, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        You're exactly right! I pretty much use yellow squash and zucchini interchangeably!

        Reply
    8. Alida says

      June 30, 2014 at 4:47 am

      I love these pickles! And this is just so perfect for a picnic and very summery too. I love your site and your photography is beautiful!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 30, 2014 at 6:24 am

        thank you so much! I'll be stopping by everyone's sites today to see all the yummy pickle goodness!

        Reply
    9. KarenP says

      June 28, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      I am hoping for a bounty crop of zucchini this year (we'll see!) and these pickles look like a perfect way to use some of them.

      Reply
    10. Joyce says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Hi Pam,
      I love pickles! And glad that you would be sharing your lovely pickles at the picnic!

      Reply
    11. gloria says

      June 26, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      I love your pickles and the pics are beautiful!

      Reply
    12. Ivy Sew says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Hi Pam, what a healthy and appetizing pickles. I love any pickles and can have it everyday. Thanks for sharing. Great to have it at picnic so I am going to sit next to you. See you at the picnic and regards 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 26, 2014 at 12:08 pm

        I'll have to go check the update and see what you are bringing!

        Reply
    13. Marjie says

      June 25, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      I love pickles, and your presentation and pictures put the rest of us (or at least me) to shame. Great entry!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 25, 2014 at 7:37 pm

        You really need to try these, they are so good - and a perfect way to use up a lot of squash and zucchini!

        Reply
    14. Edible Celebrations (@lavesta) says

      June 25, 2014 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Hi Pam!!!

      Oh my, oh my, you did fantastic!!! We just couldn't have a picnic without any pickles, now could we? And zucchini pickles to boot! Who would have thought to "dress" up the abundance of zucchini many of us will have this year with dill and chili flakes?

      Watch out, I'm sure they are going to go like hot cakes at the picnic! Just wait until you see the rest of the amazing dishes we are going to have:) Blanket hopping encouraged, lol...

      Thank you so much for joining us and "playing" the Picnic Game, Pam. You did awesome!!!

      Reply
    15. Jeff @ Cheese-burger.net says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      I feel like going on a picnic. This pickles are very delicious and would be perfect for it. Cool newsletter by the way.

      Reply
    16. Amy @Very Culinary says

      June 24, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      Anything with dill <3 ... zucchini? Never heard of pickling zucchini. Love. It.

      Reply

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