Squash and Root Vegetable Slaw

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
56%
Squash and Root Vegetable Slaw
45 min.
8
54kcal

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Looking for a fresh and vibrant side dish that's both healthy and delicious? This Squash and Root Vegetable Slaw is the perfect choice! Packed with nutritious ingredients, this slaw combines the natural sweetness of apples with a medley of root vegetables like kabocha squash, rutabaga, sweet potato, and celery root. The result is a crunchy, flavorful dish that's as refreshing as it is satisfying.

What makes this slaw truly special is its versatility. Not only is it vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also light and low in calories, making it the ideal addition to any meal without weighing you down. With the zesty touch of fresh lemon juice and the tang of Granny Smith apple cider vinaigrette, every bite is a burst of flavors that perfectly balance sweetness, tanginess, and earthiness.

This dish is an excellent way to incorporate more plant-based, nutrient-rich foods into your diet, offering a hearty yet healthy alternative to traditional slaws. Whether you're serving it as a side dish for a family gathering, a light lunch, or a refreshing snack, it’s sure to impress. So, grab your favorite root vegetables and apples, and let’s get chopping – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  apples cored peeled quartered cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 1.5 cups butternut squash raw shredded
  • 1.5 cups celery root raw shredded
  • cup flat parsley 
  • servings juice of lemon fresh

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine 1 1/2 cups each shredded rawkabocha or butternut squash, rutabaga,and sweet potato in a large resealableplastic bag.
  2. Place 1 1/2 cups shredded rawcelery root in a large bowl of water with asqueeze of fresh lemon juice to preventbrowning; cover. Chill shredded vegetablesovernight.
  3. Drain celery root.
  4. Transfershredded vegetables to a large bowl.
  5. Add2 peeled, quartered, cored apples cutinto matchstick-size pieces (we lovecrisp, balanced Fuji).
  6. Add 1 cup flat-leafparsley leaves and 1/2 cup 1" pieceschives.
  7. Add 3/4 cup Granny Smith Apple
  8. Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
  9. Add morevinaigrette, if desired. Season with koshersalt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein7.16%
Fat4.22%
Carbs88.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.38
Glycemic Load
2.49
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.129999870839%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.71mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
16.86mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
1.12mg
Quercetin
1.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:53.76kcal
2.69%
Fat:0.29g
0.44%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.36%
Carbohydrates:13.55g
4.52%
Net Carbohydrates:11.11g
4.04%
Sugar:6.22g
6.91%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:35.1mg
1.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.09g
2.19%
Vitamin K:136.28µg
129.79%
Vitamin A:3447.65IU
68.95%
Vitamin C:25.73mg
31.18%
Fiber:2.44g
9.74%
Potassium:285.83mg
8.17%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.45%
Folate:25.19µg
6.3%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.05%
Magnesium:21.7mg
5.43%
Phosphorus:52.85mg
5.29%
Iron:0.92mg
5.11%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.29%
Calcium:39.16mg
3.92%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.91%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.37%
Copper:0.07mg
3.26%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.85%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.6%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.61%
Source:Epicurious