CHICORY SALAD WITH MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

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Chicory Salad with Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash image

This salad combines crisp chicory with slices of oven-roasted acorn squash. A kiss of maple syrup draws out the natural sweetness of the squash. An aromatic hazelnut vinaigrette can be drizzled over the dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 acorn squash (about 1 3/4 pounds), halved, seeded, and cut into 2-by-1/4-inch pieces
7 tablespoons hazelnut oil
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 heads frisee, separated into small pieces
1 head escarole, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skins removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil and the syrup, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, flipping once, until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes; set aside.
  • Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pour in remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking. Season with pepper.
  • Just before serving, toss greens and squash with dressing, and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Jole Olofi
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet squash and the tangy dressing.


Ahmad Saddiqa
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


MD Jamal Kan
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I'm not a big fan of maple syrup, so I used honey instead. It was still delicious.


Daniel Smullen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving squash.


Locust Malox
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook acorn squash, and this salad is a great option. The maple syrup really brings out the sweetness of the squash.


Kerry Jones
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Arabella Sticher
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to my salad, and it was amazing. The goat cheese added a creamy and tangy flavor that really took the salad to the next level.


Akash babu Babu
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine. It's unique and flavorful.


Royal Kings
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I'm not a big fan of chicory, but I loved it in this salad. The dressing really mellowed out the bitterness.


Lee Morris
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was the perfect light and healthy meal.


rima masarwy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The chicory and squash are both packed with nutrients.


Will Ferris
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's full of flavor.


Lee Te tau
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted squash. I had some leftover from a soup I made, and it worked perfectly in this salad.


Mrs Shanta
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I was skeptical about the combination of chicory and squash, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors and textures complemented each other perfectly.


Mapior mapior
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The maple-roasted acorn squash was sweet and caramelized, the chicory was bitter and crunchy, and the dressing was tangy and creamy. I will definitely be ma