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Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
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Dinner Club Diaries
(IC: instagram)
12 servings
45 min
This gorgeous fall salad has it all: mixed greens, kale and Brussels sprouts; juicy Honey Crisp apples, crunchy spiced pecans, sharp white cheddar cheese, and pomegranate arils; the star of the salad, roasted and spiced Delicata squash; and all of it topped off with a Pomegranate Balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is a stunner for your holiday table this season. Serve it in a shallow bowl so your guests can see all of the delicious flavor you have packed inside! As an alternative, just prepare the squash and serve a delicious side dish! Did you know the skin is so tender that it's edible? No peeling needed! You can do this!
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Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
Recipe details
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/3 c olive oil
- 1/4 c Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
- 2 T pomegranate molasses
- 1 T honey
- 1 T dijon mustard
- 1 T finely minced shallots
- S&P
For the Squash
- 3 lbs Delicata squash (about 3 medium squash, washed well)
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T honey
- 1 T pomegranate molasses
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Sprinkle of salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
For the Salad
- 5 oz package Baby Mixed Greens
- 1/2 bunch of kale (prefer red or Lacinato, not curly)
- About 8-10 Brussels sprouts, shredded (or one bag shredded sprouts from Trader Joe's)
- 1 c Crumbly sharp white cheddar cheese (prefer Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar)
- 1/2 c spiced nuts (prefer Trader Joe's sweet and spicy pecans)
- 1 c pomegranate arils
- 1/2 Honey Crisp apple, sliced thin
- Roasted Delicata Squash (recipe below)
- Pomegranate Balsamic Vinaigrette (recipe below)
Instructions
For the Dressing
- Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a jar and shake well. Then add in olive oil and shake again to combine.
For the Squash
- Trim off ends of squash and slice in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds.
- Flat side down, cut each half into about 8 half moons (1/2 inch thick).
- Toss squash with rest of ingredients then lay flat on a sheet tray.
- Roast at 450 for 15 minutes, flip each piece over, then roast another 15 minutes.
- (You may not need all of this squash for the salad.)
For the Salad
- Wash and slice the kale into ribbons, not using the hard stems. Toss kale with a drizzle of olive oil, and massage well to soften. Do not skip this step!
- Combine massaged kale with mixed greens and shredded Brussels in the bottom of a large shallow bowl.
- Start layering on all other components.
- Serve with dressing on the side.
Tips
- Click on the orange GO button below to see a video demo of this salad!
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Published November 29th, 2021 9:47 AM
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toss squash with the rest of the ingredients??
What other ingredients get roasted??