Moroccan Squash Salad

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1
Moroccan Butternut Squash Salad recipe perfect for healthy dining
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Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs butternut squash ( aka buttercup squash ... bright orange inside )
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar ( or use a sugar alternative such as agave )
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne ( or to taste )
1/4 cup fresh parsley , finely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds , toasted
2 cups cucumbers , diced
3 green onions , sliced
1/4 red onion , minced
1 cup radish , diced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
374
Sugar
23g
Fat
22g
Moroccan cuisine shares some similarities with European, African, and Asian cultures, making their dishes appealing to a global audience. The Moroccan Squash Salad is a perfect example of their distinctive blend of flavors that has become a hit recipe. The creamy, roasted butternut squash cubes with the perfect blend of spices are mixed with almonds and diced vegetables like cucumber, radish, and red onion. These vegetables give the salad an extra crunchy texture with the added health benefits. The warm tanginess of lemon juice and the light and tasty parsley make this salad a standout recipe. It is perfect for health-watchers who are always in search of unique and nutritious salad recipes.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Cut the butternut squash into cubes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together raisins, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, sea salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne(if used).
4.Drizzle the mixture over the butternut squash cubes and toss to coat.
5.Roast the squash at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
6.Once the squash is cooked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
7.In a large bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, parsley, slivered almonds, cucumbers, green onions, and red onion.
8.Toss the salad to combine all ingredients.
9.Before serving, add diced radish on top of the salad for extra crunch!

PROS

This salad is perfect for healthy dining with a unique blend of flavors from spices and roasted butternut squash.

It is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals with necessary fats from olive oil and almonds.

It can be a vegan recipe without losing its nutritious benefits.

CONS

This salad requires precise spicing and unique flavors that may not be preferable to all taste-buds.

Roasting butternut squash may take longer.
If overcooked, it will become mushy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Butternut squash is low in calories but rich in fiber and essential vitamins.
It is high in magnesium known for adequate regulation of blood glucose levels and good bone health.
Additionally, nuts and seeds contain unsaturated fats that keep the heart-healthy.

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