5 from 2 votes
Kabocha Salad
This Kabocha Salad is creamy with a hint of sweetness, the perfect side dish for any meal!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
160 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 whole kabocha squash 2 to 3 pounds, aka kalabasa
- 1 large carrot peeled and shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut kabocha into half and scoop out the seeds with a large spoon. Carefully peel the skin and slice the flesh into 1 to 1 ½-inch small chunks.
- In a saucepan, place the kabocha and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until kabocha can be pierced with a fork without resistance but not falling apart.
- Drain kabocha well and allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, place tender kabocha and roughly mash with a fork.
- Add shredded carrots, green onions, and raisins.
- Add mayonnaise and gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with chopped walnuts and additional raisins and shredded carrots, if desired. Serve cold.
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Notes
- Instead of boiling, the squash can be steamed for about 12 to 15 minutes or until tender but not falling apart. Or, cooked in the microwave with about two tablespoons of water for about 4 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
650mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5485IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
20.5mg
(23%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5485IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 20.5mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.