ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°. (As soon as it's hot, you can toast the slivered almonds for garnishing the salad: spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, shaking them up once or twice, until lightly colored and fragrant. Or toast them while the squash is roasting, or after.)
- To prepare acorn squash: With a sharp vegetable peeler or paring knife, strip off the peel from the protruding ridges of the squash. You don't need to peel more than this: leaving the rest of the peel will help the squash to retain its shape and looks nice too. (If you are roasting a smooth squash like butternut, remove all the peel.)
- With a sharp heavy knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out all the seeds and fibers. Place each half cut side down; trim the ends, then cut semicircular slices of squash, all about 1 inch thick.
- Put all the pieces in a pile on a large baking sheet, preferably nonstick or lined with parchment, or on a non-stick silicone baking mat. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons oil over the squash, sprinkle on the salt, and toss to coat with the seasonings, then spread the pieces out to lie flat, not touching.
- Bake about 20 minutes, then flip the pieces over. Bake another 15 minutes or so, until the squash is just tender all the way through (poke with a fork to check) and nicely caramelized on the edges.
- Assembling the Salad
- Let the squash pieces cool on the pan until you're ready to serve. Arrange them-in a symmetrical design or in a casual pile-on a large serving platter or on individual salad plates, with two or three slices per portion.
- Refresh them with drizzles of olive oil, sprinkles of salt. Scatter the almond slivers over, and then streaks or swirls of warm balsamic reduction. Finally, crumble bits of cheese all over.
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cynthia gichuki
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a fall meal. The roasted squash and apples give it a warm and cozy flavor.
MaJi raO
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of acorn squash, but this salad changed my mind. The roasting process really brought out the sweetness of the squash.
Abdul Waheed Jakhrani Baloch
[email protected]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.
Jonathan Derbyshire
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The roasted squash is sweet, the apples are tart, and the dressing is tangy.
Kabungo Musokotwane
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can roast the squash and make the dressing ahead of time, then just assemble the salad when you're ready to serve.
adryan lsanjos
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.
Tellicka Reid
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet roasted squash and the tangy dressing.
Mahmmaid Talha
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Teresa Wright
[email protected]This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a gourmet dish.
Jason Veteran
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.
Mathys Family
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a fall meal. The roasted squash and apples give it a warm and cozy flavor.
Cassy Jameson
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Joann Dearing
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Imran Barat
[email protected]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.
Amna Akther Sumi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of acorn squash, but this salad changed my mind. The roasting process really brought out the sweetness of the squash.
walliullah kashif
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to the salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition!
Usman Tukur (Ussey)
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The roasted squash was sweet and tender, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.
Jaxen Johnson
[email protected]This roasted acorn squash salad was a hit with my family! The squash was perfectly roasted and the salad was full of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.