Here’s a delicious recipe for a golden, nutty pumpkin salad that’s sure to be a hit! This salad combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with crunchy nuts and tart cranberries for a perfect balance of flavors. Follow these simple steps to get that vibrant golden color and a fantastic taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole pumpkin
- 2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- ⅓ tablespoon salt
- 100g dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 70g walnuts
- 70g almonds
Directions:
Step 1: Prep the Pumpkin
Start by cleaning and cutting the pumpkin in half. Tip: Pumpkins have a tough core, so avoid cutting through the seed section to make it easier. Once cut, scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Step 2: Skin and Chop
Chop the pumpkin into smaller pieces. For a bright yellow salad, remove the skin, as the greenish tint from the skin can dull the pumpkin’s vibrant color.
Step 3: Steam the Pumpkin
Boil water in a steamer and steam the pumpkin for 12 minutes over medium-high heat until soft.
Step 4: Roast the Nuts
While the pumpkin is steaming, roast the nuts (walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds) over medium heat for 1 minute to enhance their flavor.
Tip: After roasting, chop the large nuts like walnuts and almonds into smaller pieces.
Step 5: Mash and Mix
Once the pumpkin has finished steaming, let it cool slightly. Mash the pumpkin with a spoon or masher.
Add 2 ½ tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar to the mashed pumpkin and mix well. Why add mayo? It gives the salad a smoother texture. For a creamier version, you can also add a splash of milk.
Step 6: Add the Crunch
Stir in the roasted nuts and dried cranberries (or raisins) to give your salad a crunchy and tangy bite.
Final Touch:
Mix everything together and serve! The combination of the sweet pumpkin and the nutty crunch makes this salad a fantastic snack or side dish.
Enjoy your colorful, creamy, and delicious pumpkin salad! Perfect for a healthy snack that’s great for kids and adults alike.
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