Kabocha Salad is mashed Kabocha mixed with mayo and seasonings. It is a popular side dish for Bento or any Japanese meal. Kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) is sweet, healthy, and very versatile. You can cook it just like potatoes. Mash it, fry it, simmer it, etc. We made Kabocha salad with cucumbers here, but you could add other vegetables like sliced onion or cooked broccoli, and some protein like boiled eggs or ham. It is similar to Japanese potato salad, but the ingredients here are a lot simpler. Kabocha can be softened in the microwave very easily and quickly, so the salad can be made in no time. It could be mashed completely to have a smooth texture or leave some chunks to enjoy a heartier dish. This salad is so easy and tasty that you need to try it for a weekday supper
