Creamy & Sweet Pumpkin Salad
Creamy & Sweet Pumpkin Salad
Easy Microwave Steamed Pumpkin Recipe for Delicious Pumpkin Salad
Dreading cooking with hard, firm pumpkins? Worry no more! With just a microwave, you can steam pumpkins easily and quickly to a wonderfully soft texture. This recipe will guide you from the simple microwave steaming method to creating a flavorful pumpkin salad packed with crunchy nuts and refreshing yogurt. We’ve used unsweetened plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a healthier, creamier consistency. Plenty of walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds are added for a delightful texture and nutty aroma. This pumpkin salad is perfect not just as a simple snack but also as a satisfying meal. Give this delicious recipe a try!
Main Ingredients- 1 mini pumpkin
- 4 walnuts
- 10 almonds
- 15-20 pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin Salad Dressing (Measurements: Tablespoons)- 4 Tbsp unsweetened plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp allulose syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 4 Tbsp unsweetened plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp allulose syrup
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the pumpkin thoroughly under running water. Place it in a microwave-safe bowl and add about 1-2 tablespoons of water at the bottom. Position the pumpkin with the stem facing down, cover with plastic wrap, and poke 2-3 holes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Step 2
Microwave the pumpkin for at least 5 minutes. After microwaving, check for doneness by piercing it with a chopstick; it should slide in easily if cooked. Carefully remove the hot pumpkin and let it cool slightly.
Step 3
Roughly chop the walnuts. You can also chop the almonds if desired. The pumpkin seeds can be left whole.
Step 4
Once the pumpkin has cooled slightly, cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits with a spoon. If the rind is tough, you can peel it off using a knife or peeler. You can leave the skin on if you prefer, but removing it will result in a softer texture.
Step 5
Using a fork, mash the pumpkin flesh, leaving some small chunks for texture. Avoid mashing it into a completely smooth paste. Add the chopped walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds to the mashed pumpkin and mix well.
Step 6
Now, let’s add the dressing ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons of allulose syrup and 4 tablespoons of unsweetened plain yogurt. You can adjust the consistency of the salad by adding more yogurt if you desire a smoother, mousse-like texture.
Step 7
Finally, add a tiny pinch of salt to balance the flavors. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined. Your delicious and creamy pumpkin salad (pumpkin mousse) is now ready!
