Kabocha Squash Salad カボチャサラダ

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    129 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Kabocha Squash Salad カボチャサラダ

Kabocha Squash Salad combines tender cooked kabocha squash and purple sweet potato mashed together with creamy cream cheese and Japanese mayonnaise. It includes raisins for sweetness and walnuts to add crunch, resulting in a salad with soft texture and a balanced sweet-savory flavor. This salad is often served chilled and can be a distinctive side dish with a mix of creamy and nutty elements.

Description

This salad uses frozen kabocha squash microwaved until soft, paired with diced purple sweet potato also microwaved until tender. Both are mashed together to form the creamy base. Raisins add bursts of sweetness while walnuts contribute a crunchy contrast. The mixture of cream cheese and Japanese mayonnaise binds the salad with a rich and smooth texture, blending the flavors harmoniously.

The salad is served chilled with extra walnuts sprinkled on top, offering a pleasing combination of soft mashed vegetables, creamy dressing, and nutty crunch. It's a unique preparation that blends traditional Japanese ingredients and flavors.

Cooking times may vary depending on microwave wattage; adjust accordingly to ensure the kabocha and sweet potato are thoroughly cooked but not falling apart. This salad pairs well with meals needing a cool, creamy vegetable side.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 325 g kabocha squash frozen
  • 250 g purple sweet potato
  • 1/3 cup raisin 40g
  • 1/3 cup walnuts 60g
  • 50 g cream cheese
  • 3 tbs mayonnaise Japanese

Instructions

  1. Microwave the frozen Kabocha squash in a microwaveable container for 5 minutes and set aside.
  2. Wash sweet potato and cut it into about 2 cm dice.
  3. Microwave the sweet potato for 5 minutes with a little bit of water.
  4. Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise.
  5. Drain the water and place cooked sweet potato and Kabocha squash in a large bowl and mash them.
  6. Add raisin, walnut (leave a several for topping), cream cheese, and mayonnaise mixture.
  7. Mix them all together and top with leftover walnut to serve.

Notes

  • Microwave times for the kabocha squash and sweet potato may vary based on microwave wattage; adjust cooking times as needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 277mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 5075IU (102%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 277mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 5075IU 102%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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