RAW BUTTERNUT SQUASH RIBBON SALAD WITH ORANGE AND CHILE

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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.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Appetizer     Squash     Fall     Butternut Squash     Chile Pepper     Seed     Raw     Vegan     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange Juice

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small Fresno chile, seeds removed, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tsp. finely grated orange zest
5 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb.), peeled
1/4 cup unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Steps:

  • 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.

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