# What combines with summer squash?

Summer squash pairs best with basil, chives, garlic and goat cheese. See all 36 ingredients that combine with summer squash, ranked from good to made for each other.

Summer squash is a type of squash that is harvested in the summer months. It has a mild flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. Summer squash pairs well with other vegetables, such as tomatoes, corn, and zucchini. It can also be paired with proteins, such as chicken, fish, and tofu. Summer squash also pairs well with herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** summer
- **Intensity:** quiet–moderate
- **Weight:** light–medium
- **Techniques:** bake, blanch, boil, braise, deep-fry, grill, sauté, steam, stir-fry

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/basil.md)
- [chives](https://whatcombines.com/with/chives.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [goat cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/goat_cheese.md)
- [gruyère cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/gruyre_cheese.md)
- [marjoram](https://whatcombines.com/with/marjoram.md)
- [mozzarella cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/mozzarella_cheese.md)
- [olive oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/olive_oil.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [oregano](https://whatcombines.com/with/oregano.md)
- [parmesan cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/parmesan_cheese.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [summer](https://whatcombines.com/with/summer.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [bay leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/bay_leaf.md)
- [bell peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/bell_peppers.md)
- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [cinnamon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon.md)
- [coriander](https://whatcombines.com/with/coriander.md)
- [corn](https://whatcombines.com/with/corn.md)
- [cream](https://whatcombines.com/with/cream.md)
- [cumin](https://whatcombines.com/with/cumin.md)
- [curry leaves](https://whatcombines.com/with/curry_leaves.md)
- [dill](https://whatcombines.com/with/dill.md)
- [eggplant](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggplant.md)
- [grilled dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/grilled_dishes.md)
- [mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/mint.md)
- [pecans](https://whatcombines.com/with/pecans.md)
- [salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/salt.md)
- [savory](https://whatcombines.com/with/savory.md)
- [tarragon](https://whatcombines.com/with/tarragon.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [turmeric](https://whatcombines.com/with/turmeric.md)
- [walnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/walnuts.md)
- [yogurt](https://whatcombines.com/with/yogurt.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/summer_squash