Healthy Diet Kabocha Natto Finger Food Salad
Make a Delicious Diet Salad Lunchbox with Kabocha Squash and Natto for Weight Loss
I’ve gathered my favorite ingredients to create a delicious finger food salad that’s light and healthy, perfect for anyone to enjoy! It’s designed to be a satisfying yet refreshing meal.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 to 1/3 Kabocha squash
- 1/4 Cucumber
- 1/2 to 1/3 Apple
- 2 leaves Fresh lettuce
- 1 pack Natto (approx. 50g)
Dressing & Seasoning- A little mayonnaise (to taste)
- Soy sauce (a small amount)
- Lemon juice (for vegan option) a little
- A little mayonnaise (to taste)
- Soy sauce (a small amount)
- Lemon juice (for vegan option) a little
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Cut the kabocha squash into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for about 3 minutes and 30 seconds until tender. (If using an oven or steamer, cook until the kabocha is soft.)
Step 2
2. While the kabocha cools slightly, wash and core the cucumber and apple. Finely dice them into small cubes. The finer the dice, the smoother the texture will be.
Step 3
3. Mash the microwaved kabocha squash until smooth using a fork or mashing tool. Add the finely diced apple and cucumber to the mashed kabocha and mix well to create the salad base.
Step 4
4. Add mayonnaise to the salad base to your liking for a creamy texture. (For a vegan option, instead of mayonnaise, add a small amount of soy sauce and lemon juice. This combination can create a flavor profile similar to mayonnaise, mimicking its richness. Use only a very small quantity of soy sauce and lemon juice.)
Step 5
5. Stir the natto well with its included sauce. Place a spoonful of the kabocha salad base onto a clean lettuce leaf, then top it with the prepared natto. Your delicious finger food salad lunchbox is now complete!