Butternut Squash Slaw

Butternut squash has become one of my favorite foods recently.  This squash slaw is light, easy, and delicious as a fiber filled carbohydrate side dish.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

½ butternut squash peeled and grated using a box grater

1 cup grated or matchstick carrots

¼ cup unsweetened coconut

2 tablespoons dried cherries

½ cup roasted sunflower seeds or peanuts

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Optional: I added 2 tablespoons toasted unsweetened coconut and sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Add grated butternut squash, coconut, and carrots to a medium bowl. Mix.
2. Drizzle maple syrup and sherry vinegar over slaw. Mix thoroughly.
3. Add dried cherries and sunflower seeds/peanuts.  Mix.
4. Refrigerate until read to serve.
5. Stir before serving.
6. Optional: Toast coconut and sliced almonds in a dry skillet for 2 minutes tossing often. Add to slaw.