BUTTERNUT, ARUGULA AND PINE NUT SALAD

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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 butternut squash, approximately 2 1/4 pounds
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cold-pressed canola oil or olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for dressing
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup water, from a freshly boiled kettle
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
4 ounces (about 3 cups) arugula and other salad leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Don't bother to peel, but halve and seed the butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut each slice into four.
  • Put the butternut pieces in a bowl with the salt, spices and 2 tablespoons oil and smoosh them about, then tip onto a lipped baking sheet (lined with aluminum foil). Don't clean the bowl yet.
  • Cook the squash for 30 to 40 minutes. Check to see if it is cooked through by the time the half hour's up by piercing with a fork; some squashes cook faster than others.
  • Add the golden raisins to the spice-smeared bowl and cover with the freshly boiled water; once cooled, whisk in the vinegar and the 2 tablespoons oil that remain.
  • Put half of the salad leaves over a large plate or bowl and arrange the butternut pieces on top. Sprinkle with the remaining salad leaves and the toasted pine nuts. Scrape the raisin-studded dressing out of the bowl to dribble over it all and toss gently before serving.

Alfred Essien
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This salad is delicious! The combination of flavors is amazing.


ABBOTT D' WAZA-WAZA
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad for any occasion.


Mian Usman
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


Md Tamijul
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Naseeb Hussein
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Hendrick Royal
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I love the addition of pine nuts in this salad. They add a nice nutty flavor and crunch.


Farjana mili
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Yakubu Matoh
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Portia Segbedzi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Yasmeen Yasmeen
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. The dressing is especially good.


Hamim Hasan
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So easy to make and so delicious! I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad.


Dante Simmons
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of butternut squash, arugula, and pine nuts was delicious, and the dressing was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.