Winter Squash Salad with Sweet Corn

Sweet, colorful, and crunchy, this salad is a unique nightshade-free alternative to potato salad. Great for picnics and potlucks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Winter Squash Salad


Description

Sweet, colorful, and crunchy, this salad is a unique alternative to potato salad. Great for picnics and potlucks!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium kabocha squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 cup organic sweet corn
  • 1/2 cup purple onion, cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons sweet white miso
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons spring or filtered water, divided
  • 4 teaspoons umeboshi vinegar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon unpasteurized shoyu or tamari
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro and/or fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. In large pot with steamer basket and lid, steam kabocha squash with a pinch of salt until soft, but not mushy. Set aside in a large bowl to cool.
  2. In the same cooking water, add sweet corn and cook for one minute. Remove from pot with skimmer and add to squash.
  3. In a small bowl, toss together sliced onion, a teaspoon of ume vinegar, and 1 tablespoon hot water. Set aside to marinate.
  4. Whisk together white miso, lemon juice, water, mirin, olive oil, and shoyu. Toss the dressing with the squash, corn, and pickled onion.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and/or basil.

Favorite Sugar Free Recipes e-book image

NEVER MISS A RECIPE OR HEALTH TIP

ARE YOU READY TO
JUMPSTART YOU HEALTH?

“FAVORITE RECIPES TO KICK THE SUGAR HABIT”

Never miss A Recipe!

Looking for something else?

Search
Close this search box.

You can search for diet types like gluten-free, or cuisines like Italian, French or Mexican!

Looking for a Recipe?

This search form (with id 2) does not exist!
Play Video

Ask me anything...

Send me a message here or feel free to call. I love meeting with people, and I’m always happy to chat!   

(512) 217-1259, rachel@cookloveheal.com

%d