Pumpkin salad with squid

Cookinero 31 Jan 2023

How to cook Pumpkin salad with squid

Step 1

Pumpkin salad with squid

Peel the pumpkin and cut into strips. Wash the squids, also cut into strips. Place the squid in one container, and the pumpkin in another, pour boiling water over so that the water only covers the food. Cover with lids and leave for 25-30 minutes.

Step 2

Pumpkin salad with squid

Wash the apples, cut into quarters, remove the core. Cut apples into strips, transfer to a dish with high sides. Sprinkle lightly with lemon juice. Stir, close the lid and let it brew.

Step 3

Pumpkin salad with squid

Remove rind from lemon. Chop the walnuts with a knife.

Step 4

Pumpkin salad with squid

Put chopped apples and cucumbers in a large dish. Add steamed squid and pumpkin, salt to taste. Mix. Mix yogurt, honey and remaining lemon juice in a mixer. Add zest and walnuts. Pour over the salad and mix.

Pumpkin salad with squid - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, shrimp or cooked octopus would be good substitutes for squid in this salad. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
Greek yogurt is a great lower sugar replacement, or sour cream thinned with a little milk or lemon juice can work in a pinch. You can also use mayonnaise, but it will change the flavor profile.
This salad is best consumed fresh. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Be aware that the salad may become slightly watery.
Absolutely! Simply omit the squid. You might consider adding grilled halloumi cheese or chickpeas for added protein and texture.
A chef's knife or mezzaluna works perfectly for chopping walnuts. Aim for a slightly coarse chop to retain some texture.
Freezing is not recommended due to the high water content of the ingredients, which will change the texture upon thawing. It's best to prepare and enjoy it fresh.
You can prepare the individual components (steamed pumpkin and squid, chopped apples, dressing) separately and store them in the refrigerator. Combine everything just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
This salad is delicious as a light lunch, a side dish, or even as a topping for toasted bread or crackers. Consider serving chilled or at room temperature.

Reviews: 1

4 Overall rating
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0

Have you already prepared this recipe? Tell what you think.

Jess
Jess
Feb 11, 2025

Tried this pumpkin and squid salad out of curiosity, and it was an interesting combination! The sweetness of the pumpkin pairs nicely with the squid, though I think I slightly overcooked mine. The dressing brings everything together well. Not my usual kind of dish

Write a review

Will be displayed on the comment.
Your review must be at least 50 characters.

Trending

Kharcho with chicken

Usually kharcho is cooked in beef broth. But we decided to break the rules to get a slightly different, but no less tasty dish. Kharcho based on chicken will be more dietary, but in taste it will be the same famous Georgian soup, which you can easily

Achuchuk salad

The peculiarity of this salad is that the tomatoes and onions are cut into thin slices. This can only be done with a very well sharpened knife. Actually, this is reflected in the name of the salad: "Achuchuk" is translated from Uzbek as &qu

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Khinkal is a traditional Caucasian dish. It is often confused with such a famous Georgian dish as khinkali. And, although the set of products in both dishes is quite similar, they are nevertheless different. Traditionally, khinkal is prepared on the

Wafer rolls
Waffles, Waffle rolls,

Wafer rolls

Total Reviews:

Wafer rolls are baked very quickly, they can be filled with your favorite cream, but they are good with tea and without filling.

Baked pears with cottage cheese

There are those who love pears in their simplest and most natural form - "from the tree" or bought from a trusted market merchant, and there are adherents of pears baked, grilled or stewed in sugar syrup. This recipe is for the latter, alth

Dressing for funchose

Funchoza is a dish made from starch noodles combined with various sauces and dressings. Noodles made from mung bean starch become transparent during cooking. That is where its name comes from - "glass". It is served hot, cold, and sometimes

Chicken Gizzard Salad

A delicious, light, inexpensive salad with chicken gizzards and cucumber is a great option to please your family with a delicious and simple dish. Fresh greens and cucumber make the salad truly spring-like. And the aromatic gizzards add piquancy to t

Categories Menu Recipes
Top