SPICY SQUASH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING

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Spicy Squash Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing image

Break out of your green salad rut with this lively number.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, halved, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small acorn squash (1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
Coarse salt
1/4 cup very thinly sliced shallot
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 to 2 red Thai chiles, thinly sliced (2 teaspoons), ribs and seeds removed if less heat is desired
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
1/3 cup packed thinly sliced fresh basil, plus more for serving
1/4 cup packed thinly sliced fresh mint, plus more for serving
8 cups mixed lettuces, such as Boston, Bibb, and lolla rossa or baby red leaf, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in large pot with a steamer insert or colander. Add squashes and season with salt. Cover and cook until just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer, in a single layer, to a baking sheet and let cool about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine shallot and lime juice in a small bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Whisk oil, chiles, and ginger into shallot mixture.
  • Toss squash with 1/2 cup dressing and herbs. Season with salt. Toss lettuces with 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing; season with salt. Arrange squashes and lettuces on plates. Serve, topped with more herbs and drizzled with remaining dressing.

Renee Dudley
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This recipe looks delicious! I think I'll try it tonight.


Sj Satu
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Can't wait to try this recipe! It looks like it would be a great side dish for my next barbecue.


Nkisu Nswana
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


Ahsan Mughal
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This recipe is on my list to try. It looks so flavorful and refreshing.


Rayan Hassan
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This looks like a great recipe! I can't wait to try it.


Cole Pichie
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. Maybe I didn't use enough dressing?


Younas Qureshi
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover squash. It was also a nice change from the usual salad.


Brenda Chombe
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Nice salad! I would recommend using a variety of squash to add more flavor and texture.


Dennis Wanami
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Loved the flavors in this salad. The dressing was so tangy and flavorful.


Dharuba Lal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this salad again.


Shalon Love
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A bit too spicy for my taste, but still very good. I would make it again, but with less chili.


Dwyane Hadley
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This was a great salad for a light and refreshing lunch. The dressing was especially delicious.


Chadani Center
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this salad was amazing! The dressing was so flavorful and the squash was roasted to perfection.


David Cosloff
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This spicy squash salad was insanely tasty! The ginger-lime dressing complimented the roasted squash perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice.


Sabbir Sarkar
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! It was a great way to use up some of the squash from my garden and the dressing was so flavorful.