06/12/2022
Chef's Kitchen
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT
SQUASH SALAD
Serves 4.
Use just about any sturdy salad green for this recipe
— kale, spinach, arugula or romaine — alone or
combined. You may end up with more dressing than
you need, but it will keep refrigerated in a covered
jar for about a week.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 1/2 lb. butternut squash, seeded, peeled
(if desired) and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• Pinch kosher salt
• A few grinds black pepper
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 tsp. chopped rosemary
• 1 good-sized bunch, about 1/2 lb., dinosaur kale,
spinach, arugula, romaine or a combination
of greens
• 1/2 c. chopped red onion
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/4 c. pepitas
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash into a large
bowl and toss with a little of the oil (about a tablespoon)
to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread out on a
baking sheet and roast until the edges are crisped and
the squash is tender, about 20-25 minutes, shaking
the pan occasionally and turning pieces with a spatula
so they crisp on all sides. Remove from the oven and
set aside.
While squash is roasting, make the vinaigrette.
Combine the lemon zest and juice, shallot, rosemary
and remaining oil in a jar with a lid and shake until
well combined.
Turn the greens into a salad bowl along with the
squash and red onion and drizzle in just enough of
the dressing to lightly coat. Season to taste with more
salt and pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss
pepitas into salad before serving.
From THE PERENNIAL KITCHEN: Simple
Recipes for a Healthy Future
Photo by Mette Nielsen