Salads and Vegetables: Salads: Apple, Squash and Coconut Salad

This unusual flavor combination makes a salad with a difference!

Author: Fresh Finesse
Date: November 15, 2007

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
3 red apples, diced
1 3/4 oz cashews, toasted
1 Tbsp freshly chopped coriander
1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted
1 tsp grated ginger
1 cup lowfat coconut milk (preferably 98.5% fat free)
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce

Directions:

Steam, boil or microwave squash cubes until tender. Combine squash, apples, cashews, coriander and coconut in a serving bowl.

Place ginger, coconut milk, lemon juice and soy sauce in a separate bowl. Mix well. Pour dressing over salad. Toss well to combine.

Variations:

Serve as an accompaniment to grilled or baked chicken or fish.

Serving suggestion is not included in nutritional information.