Raw Butternut Squash Ribbon Salad with Orange and Chile

Raw Butternut Squash Ribbon Salad with Orange and Chile
Raw Butternut Squash Ribbon Salad with Orange and Chile
Yes, you can eat butternut squash raw: Thinly shave it into ribbons and marinate it in a zesty dressing and it’s a refreshing and fun new side for your fall table.
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  • Served Person: 4 servings
Bon Appétit Salad Appetizer Squash Fall Butternut Squash Chile Pepper Seed Raw Vegan Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Orange Juice
  • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 2 tsp. finely grated orange zest
  • 1 small fresno chile, seeds removed, thinly sliced
  • 5 tbsp. fresh orange juice
  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb.), peeled
  • 1/4 cup unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • Carbohydrate 26 g(9%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 4 g(17%)
  • Protein 2 g(5%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(3%)
  • Sodium 624 mg(26%)
  • Calories 135

Preparation Whisk chile, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, oil, and salt in a large bowl to combine. Using a peeler, slice lengthwise strips off long neck of squash to make long ribbons until you have 8 cups (9 oz.). Add to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour to tenderize and marinate. Toss in roasted pumpkin seeds, then using tongs, transfer to a serving platter; discard any excess dressing left in bowl.

Preparation Whisk chile, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, oil, and salt in a large bowl to combine. Using a peeler, slice lengthwise strips off long neck of squash to make long ribbons until you have 8 cups (9 oz.). Add to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour to tenderize and marinate. Toss in roasted pumpkin seeds, then using tongs, transfer to a serving platter; discard any excess dressing left in bowl.